Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan

It is a lovely Ryokan in a great location. We loved that we were picked up and taken back to the train station in a cool limo like car. Our suite had a room with a huge western style bed, and two futons in the other room. We also had a sitting room and a wonderful bathroom with a shower room and wooden hot tub and of course a separate room with Toto. The meals are beautiful, detailed and delicious, served in private rooms. Breakfast had a choice of japanese and western style. Dinner was great, the only disappointment was the Hida beef was not as tender as it usually is, in our experience.

Everything about Honjin was excellent - the staff, food, location, comfort, room. We felt very welcomed from the moment the hotel's driver met us at the train station to him dropping us back 5 days later. Everything was done with care and respect, with the customer always at the centre of their focus. We opted to have the meals included, and we weren't disappointed. Every night was a treat, and the breakfasts were excellent too. We tried the traditional breakfast one morning and glad we did. The location is great from which to explore this beautiful little town.

Everything was lovely. From the moment we got there multiple people swooped in to help us, get us into our room, situated and explained the schedule, took our dinner and breakfast orders, and we were on our way. I drove there and they valeted our car but were able to get it back to us the next day for a sight seeing trip in no time. Also, it was incredible how fast all of our shoes would appear from the storage area in the lobby as we were coming and going from the hotel for sight seeing. We had a great time.

Service and attention to detail by hotel staff was exceptional. We had specific dietary requirements and all of it was met down to the minute detail. We also made a last minute request to the restaurant on premises and they accommodated this very well. Such wonderful staff and amazing hospitality. Location is in the middle of Takayama just a few minutes from the train station along with shuttle service - which makes it very convenient. Thank you so much for making our stay so memorable!!

We visited here one night only, but were blown away by the quality of the food and the exceptional service. The staff were all kind and made our honeymoon feel that much more special, including taking photos for us (which they gave framed to us later!) and a surprising gift as well. They fed us so much delicious food during breakfast and dinner as well, and we enjoyed every bite. I've been the numerous ryokans before, but this experience was truly a cut above. Would gladly go back given a chance, and loved the convenient location as well to explore Takayama. Can't recommend enough!