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Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan

4.0 star property
Ryokan in Takayama with 2 hot tubs and a full-service spa

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Suite [Izumaru], Non Smoking | View from room
Suite [Asanoha], Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Public bath
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Suite [Hibiki], Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite [Hibiki], Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Suite [Nagame], Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Suite [Ao], Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite [Ao], Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Suite [Asanoha], Non Smoking | View from room

Suite [Asanoha], Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Suite [Kagayaki], Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Suite [Satoru], Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite [Satoru], Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Suite [Itsukushimi], Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite [Itsukushimi], Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite [Yui], Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese style standard, Non Smoking

2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Japanese style standard, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Suite [Enishi], Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite [Enishi], Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

Japanese style with Semi Open-air Bath, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese style superior, Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Japanese style superior, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Suite [Izumaru], Non Smoking

Suite [Izumaru], Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite [Izumaru], Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Suite [Sora, Hikari, Shizuka], Non Smoking

2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite [Sora, Hikari, Shizuka], Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Imperial Suite [Hanayagi], Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Imperial Suite [Hanayagi], Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
  • 90 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Family Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

Japanese Style Standard Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

Japanese-Style Room with Semi Open-Air Bath-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Spa | Hot springs, body treatments, aromatherapy, facials, 2 treatment rooms

Japanese style Superior Room with semi open-air bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Spa | Hot springs, body treatments, aromatherapy, facials, 2 treatment rooms

Japanese Style Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
1-34 Honmachi, Takayama, Gifu-ken, 506-0011

What's nearby

  • Takayama Jinya - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Miyagawa Morning Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Takayama Yatai Kaikan - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hida-no-Sato - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Takayama Station - 9 min walk
  • Chubu Centrair Intl. Airport (NGO) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪バグパイプ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪中華そばM - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪喫茶去 かつて - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪まさごそば - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪梗絲食品本町店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan

Upscale ryokan located in Hida Takayama Onsen
Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), laundry facilities, and 2 hot tubs at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 3 indoor hot springs, and indulge in a facial, a massage, or a body treatment. The on-site sushi restaurant, sushicho, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
  • A free area shuttle, hot springs on site, and an electric car charging station
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 24-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, children's slippers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Kaiseki meal

Restaurants on site

  • sushicho

Things to do

  • 3 indoor hot springs
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • 3 indoor hot springs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF
  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1993
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must order dinner by 7 PM. Meal service is not available after 7 PM.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 25 2025 to June 26 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the dining venues
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hot springs
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Shuttle services
  • Spa
  • Spa/Beauty services
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 1100.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 1100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to midnight
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hiranoya
Honjin Hiranoya
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Inn
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Inn Takayama
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Takayama
Kachoan
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Ryokan
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Takayama
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Ryokan Takayama

Frequently asked questions

Is Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property. The parking area will be unavailable from June 25 2025 to June 26 2025 (dates subject to change).

What time is check-in at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan located?

Located in Hida Takayama Onsen, this spa ryokan is steps from Nakabashi Bridge and Takayama Jinya. Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area and Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square are also within 5 minutes. Takayama Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 211 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Lovely place to stay and the food was some of the best we’ve ever had!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

It was one of the best places we've ever stayed. The staff were so kind and helpful too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

I recently spent 3 nights at the Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan and loved it. The staff were amazingly helpful and friendly. The whole experience from the room to the food and onsen gave me a really good insight in to Japanese culture. Property is very central, close to old town and restaurants. I tried both the Japanese and American breakfasts and liked both. I would recommend this property for people who want amazing service, a modern property close to everything and those that want to experience the Japanese culture.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The service we received from this hotel is of next level. We could not be more satisfied. The dinner and breakfast are so good, we even got our private room for 2 for both meals.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Every detail of this experience was amazing. It is a one of a kind experience, from the location, room/amenities, service, and food. Loved our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Amazing experience, great hotel w great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Excellent Ryokan with first class service and superb dining (beautifully presented and delicious breakfast and kaiseki dinner if choosing the half board option). Room was immaculately clean and decorated in tasteful traditional style. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Loved this ryokan. The food was exceptional. Staff was great. Very convenient location to walk around Takayama. The free shuttle to the station was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Very good location, just 5-minute walk to Old town. Super nice and great service-minded staff, especially Ms. Eriko, the landlady. All needed amenities are provided. We enjoy delicious food with pleasant food decoration. Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan is the only place we will stay every time we visit Takayama.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Excellent attention to detail and superb staff. Food exceptional; whole experience fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10

The dinner is a bit disappointed. The sashimi seems comes out from frozen food and no taste of fish at all. In general, the staff service is great. Maybe I will stay there next time but without meal at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Dinner and Breakfast are fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Fantastic stay at a traditional ryokan. Service was exceptional, food absolutely delicious and it felt exclusive. The onsen was great and I will totally recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

This was incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Convenient location. Japanese style--prepare to sleep on futon on the floor. There is a onset bath in the ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Location is amazing. All the stores were walking distance, practically at your doorstep. Service was impeccable. The ryokan provides transportation to and frm train station. There are 3 onsen affiliated w this ryokan. One on property and 2 across the street. They provide yukata in your room. Would recommend one Japanese style dinner and breakfast on site. It’s a wonderful experience. I would love to come back for the service and the location convenience. Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

10/10, worth every penny!!! The ultimate ryokan experience. Every details and aspects of the stay is warm and comfortable. From the moment you enter the door, you are greeted the most welcoming staff. The room is spacious, clean, and full of Japanese details. The meals are abundant and delicious, every dish is a work of art. There are 3 onsens to choose from, each one is super clean and filled with amenities. The location is the ryokan is a 10 minute walk from the Takayama station and right in the heart of the old town.
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Our stay at the high-end Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan was an amazing experience. When we arrived that evening, they led us right in for a fancy kaiseki dinner in a private room. We didn't love all of the food options, but they were great to try, and we loved the experience. Next night, we are at their yummy sushi restaurant. The beds were traditional but extra fluffy. The baths were one of my favorite places of my trip. So beautiful and lots of them. The soaps etc they offer are really worth trying--they smell beautiful and left my skin so soft.

10/10

The whole stay was flawless and staff are really very consciously looking after your needs. The in room bath pool overlooking a small garden was cool. The dining experience was most excellent. Lastly we left a jacket in the wardrobe and realized that at the train station with minutes to board!; as my daughter was on the phone to hotel; the driver had retrieved the jacket and showed up at the station to return the jacket. This will never happen anywhere else - really appreciated the service levels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Excellent location walkable to all main areas and restaurants. 10 min walk to JR and bus station but they offer complimentary private shuttle to and from station. Staff is very attentive to every detail. From pick up at the station to checkin, dinner and breakfast and throughout the stay. Service is very personalized and knows the needs of each guest. They have a very nice women’s onsen however need to go outside across the street. Fully equipped amenities in the public baths. Food was excellent with the best ingredients all from local sources. We stayed 3 nights but only had one dinner and wished we had for an extra meal. Breakfast was large in portions with lots of detail and thoughtfulness. Delicious and nutritious!! Traditional Japanese rooms were spacious and had comfortable tatamis. Definitely recommended for a nice relaxing time in Takayama!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10

This was a special anniversary trip for me and my wife and we wanted to select a hotel with an in room onsen so that we could onsen together. So we decided to splurge on this hotel and booked the following room: Japanese Style Semi Open Air Bath The pictures made it look like there is an onsen in the room so that’s why we booked this place which was 6 times more expensive than a nearby equivalent hotel. However the first room we were offered when we checked in clearly was a bath tub not an onsen. After showing the check in person the pictures on the web site, we were then offered a second room which had a bath which was smaller version of what was in the booking page picture but again not an onsen, only regular water and was told that it only looked like an onsen for decorative purposes. We felt pretty deceived by the booking pictures as it made it look like there was an onsen in the room and this is not uncommon in Japan. This really ruined our anniversary, and put a damper on our stay in Takayama. So in summary beware if you want a private onsen in your room this place does not offer it.

10/10

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

溫泉超細
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025