It is said that a group of defeated samurai warriers found shelter in a wealthy landlord's country house in a distant mountain of Nigata during the 16th century Sengoku Period. In 1991, the country house, with ancient Japanese elm wood elements was relocated to the heart of Takayama and resurrected as Ryokan Asunaro after undergoing thoughtful and careful restoration. Since then, guests from all over the world stay at Ryokan Asunaro to experience its wonders.
"Omotenashi" is the Japanese philosophy of giving extraordinary hospitality.
Our mission is to celebrate the beauty of Japanese heritage whilst wholeheartedly assisting our guests to create unforgettable experiences from visiting our wonderful town of Takayama. Please come to stay and let us "omotenashi" you.
Ryokan Asunaro
There are five types of traditional rooms available to help you feel comfortable and relaxed.
Non smoking
Free Wi-Fi
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| Room Occupancy | 2 to 3 persons |
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| Room Occupancy | 2 to 4 persons |
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| Room Occupancy | 2 to 6 persons |
| Room Details | Sunken hearth type : 4 available Irori table type: 1 available |
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| Room Occupancy | 2 to 4 persons |
| Room Details | Ten-tatami room type: 7 available Eight-tatami room type: 1 available |
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Ten-tatami room type: 2 to 4 persons |
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Unlike the affluent cities like Tokyo and Osaka where food changes with fashion and mood, country food reflects the rhythms of the earth, using the fresh seasonal ingredients which the region has an offer.
We proudly serve a course of Takayama's regional speciality dishes, known as kyodo kaiseki ryori, which is painstakingly prepared by our head chef. The pinnacle of the evening meal is undoubtedly sukiyaki dish with an award-winning Hida wagyu beef, meticulously raised by cattle farmers in Hida with an abundance of sweet green grass and pristine spring water from the Japanese Alps.
We offer two options for breakfast: Japanese style and Western style. For Japanese breakfast, you can enjoy a taste of regional miso known as Hoba miso, a hearty miso sauce with a unique fragrance infused by dried magnolia leaf. To taste a marriage of this salty yet slightly sweet aromatic miso with a bowl of fluffy Japanese rice is imperative to start your day in Takayama.
Elevate your day with a nourishing Japanese style breakfast with local delicacies: a bowl of premium Hida Koshihikari rice with a Hoba miso sauce, pungent wild mountain vegetables, and pickles.
A choice of western style breakfast can be selected from the second morning of your stay. Should you wish to select a western option from the first morning, please inform us in advance.
Ryokan Asunaro is conveniently located in Takayama, a vibrant and bustling historical merchant town in Gifu and is an ideal location for travellers using various transportation modes; a short 5 minutes stroll from JR Takayama station and Nohi bus terminal center, the city's transportation hub. For car travellers, we offer an onsite free car parking space right in front of our hotel. Our guests can leave your car and your luggage with us prior to check-in or after check-out for exploring our picturesque town.
Non smoking
Free Wi-Fi
Stepping into a magnificent entrance at Ryokan Asunaro, you will immediately sense the history of this traditional country farmhouse from Niigata. As you step out of your shoes and up into the main lounge to a large open space with a traditional sunken hearth, the high beams with 200 years old ancient Japanese elm wood and the soaring ceiling captivate your eyes. You will experience a great feeling of warmth and comfort found in simple Japanese interior.
Dining Area
Smoking Room
Ice Machine・Microwave
Coin Wash Launderette
Yukata SelectionThere's nothing more distinctively Japanese than wearing a delightful yukata after soaking your body in Japanese onsen. Female guests are invited to hand-pick a yukata from various design patterns and colors. Please note to wear only inside the hotel and leave it upon check-out so other guests can enjoy the same experience. For male guests, we offer a standard male yukata.
Bicycle & Umbrella HireWe stock a number of bicycles for you to use, free of charge, so you can cycle from our doorstep. Takayama is a fantastic area to explore by bicycle and the ride will be unforgettable. Please check with the hotel reception for availability upon arrival. Our bicycles are available to use for our guests over 12 years old.
For rainy days, we offer complimentary umbrellas.
Coffee in the LobbyEnjoy freshly brewed coffee in the morning and afternoon by the open hearth, iori, in our lobby.
Available times
Afternoon coffee time: 2pm to 8pm
Morning coffee time: 7am to 10am
Geothermal hot water constantly bubbles up from beneath Hida Takayama, thanks to an abundance of volcanoes in Japan. The onsen water you experience in Takayama is unclouded mineral rich water containing sodium chloride and hydrogen carbonate with a touch of sulphur, which are known as therapeutic remedies for body aches, arthritis, fatigue and blood circulation.
Our guests can enjoy the official Hida Takayama onsen at our hotel. Whilst the size of our public baths is compact with no outdoor bath, our rustic granite stone bath and aromatic scent from Japanese elm wood in changing rooms are very special.
| Facilities | Indoor onsen with showers and a granite stone bath ※No outdoor onsen, rotenburo |
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Ladies Changing room
Mens Changing Room
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【Check in】14:00〜19:00
【Check out】7:00〜10:00
Yes, please feel free to leave your car and your luggage with us whilst you head out exploring.
However, please be advised that you can park your car only up to 12:00 during the peak seasons (Golden week in May and the Obon festival in August). For days on which our hotel is closed, we can store your luggage up to 11:00.
No, we kindly ask all of our guests to check-in after 14:00 and and check-out before 10:00 due to our housekeeping schedules. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
No, we do not offer in-house shuttle bus service. Taxi service is available from JR Takayama Station or please ask our front desk to arrange a taxi for you.
We have parking space for 15 cars and offer complimentary free car parking (one car parking space per room) for our guests. Please advise us if you are arriving by car in advance. From additional cars, please use the adjoining pay car park.
Typically it snows from December in Takayama and it may accumulate. During the winter seasons, it is advisable to use snow chains and studd snow tires for your vehicles as a safety measure.
We can only accommodate families with school age children (over 7 years old).
No, we do not have a reservation waitlist. Please check online booking systems for availability.
We accept booking from 10 months in advance. E.g. October booking can be made from early January.
If we are open during the New Year holiday season, we will take booking from around September.
Yes, we accept major credit cards and cash-less payments. Click here for more details.
【Dinner】18:00 or 19:00 start
Please let us know your preferred dinner time at the time of booking.
【Breakfast】7:00 or 7:30 or 8:00 start
We ask your preferences at the time of checking as well.
Thank you for your understanding in case of not being able to meet your request.
【Dinner】
We will do our best to accomodate your dietary requirements for dinner if you let us know in advance prior to your arrival. However, please be advised that we cannot alter Japanese fish stock and gluten free option is not available.
【Breakfast】
For western style breakfast only, we can prepare vegetarian/vegan options. Please let us know well in advance.
We ask our guests to dine in our communal dining area for both breakfast and dinner.
No. Dinner at the hotel is available for one night only during your stay. This is a set monthly set menu and costs 5,500 JPY per person.
You will be served with Japanese style breakfast for the first morning of your stay, then a choice of Japanese or Western from the second morning. There are two types of Japanese breakfast and will alternate daily.
※ Western style breakfast menu stays the same.
※ If you wish to have a western style breakfast from the first morning of your stay, please inform us well in advance.
Smoking in guest rooms and inside the hotel are prohibited and are subject to a fine for breaking the rule. We have a designated smoking area (for both cigarette and e-cigarette) next to the hotel entrance.
Yes, you can bring food and drinks to your room. Please kindly separate your waste based on recyling and non recyling.
Outside food and drinks are prohibited in the dining areas.
We do not have skin care products in guest rooms.
Please feel free to ask the front desk to provide you with make-up remover, facial cleanser, skin toner, and face moisturiser.
We are located in a commercial area of Takayama, not in the historic part, therefore we are afraid that the views from the rooms are not scenic. However, you can enjoy our Japanese garden located by the lobby.
Yes, all of our rooms features electronic bidets.
No, we are a pet free hotel and no pets are allowed.
Please book our Family room with two beds or we can set up a portable bed with a fee of 1,000 JPY per day per bed. Please notify us at the time of your reservation.
Our public bath opening times are:
【PM】16:00～22:30
【AM】6:30～9:00
Yes, our onsen is an official Hida Takayama onsen.
No. We only offer a seperate male and female public onsen baths, and no reservation can be made for private hire.
No, we do not have an open-air onsen.
No, we do not swap.
Yes, we are tattoo-friendly onsen hotel.
Yes, we have. Please note that we may not have all types of smart phone chargers.
Yes, you can use your indoor wheelchair inside our hotel. Please use our indoor wheelchair if your wheelchair is used outside.
Unfortunately we are not a completely step-free environment.
Yes, of course. To send your luggage to your next destination (such as your next hotel or airport), please inform us the details at check-in. Prices vary depending on size and weight.
Yes. You can order a birthday cake with us up to 3 days prior to your check-in date.
【Cake Size】 4" (12 cm) / 5" (15 cm) / 6" (18cm)
【Price】From 3,500 JPY (excluding VAT)
【Types of Cake】You can choose from Japanese sponge cake with fresh cream, cheese cake, and various character birthday cakes for children.
【Personalisation】Please inform us the details such as;
- is it a surprise?
- number of candles,
- message on the cake,
- the presentation time of the cake.
Yes. Please ask our front desk to arrange a taxi for you. We recommend booking a day in advance. Please note that it might be more difficult to arrange during the peak seasons and in case of adverse weather due to high demand.
Ryokan Asunaro is conveniently located in Takayama, a vibrant and bustling historical merchant town in Gifu and is an ideal location for travellers using various transportation modes; a short 5 minutes stroll from JR Takayama station and Nohi bus terminal center, the city's transportation hub. For car travellers, we offer an onsite free car parking space right in front of our hotel. Our guests can leave your car and your luggage with us prior to check-in or after check-out for exploring our picturesque town.
15 Outside Car Parking Spaces
Free one car parking space per room
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【Tokyo】Approximately 5 hours |
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| By Train |
【Tokyo】Approximately 4 hours |
| By Bus | 【Tokyo】Approximately 6 hours Furukawa/Takayama/Hirayu Onsen - Tokyo (Shinjuku) Line Shinjuku Bus Terminal ⇒ Takayama Nohi Bus Center 【Osaka】Approximately 6 hours Takayama - Kyoto/Osaka Line Kintetsu Nanba West Exit ⇒ Takayama Nohi Bus Center 【Nagoya】Approximately 3 hours Takayama - Nagoya Line Meitetsu Bus Center ⇒ Takayama Nohi Bus Center |
| Check-in | 14:00～19:00 | |
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| Check-out | 7:00～10:00 | |
| Car Park | 15 car parking spaces for hotel guests | |
| Facilities | Vending machine / Ice machine / Microwave / Coin wash launderette / Smoking room | |
| Coin Wash Launderette | 8:00〜21:00 Washing machine: 300 yen per wash（with detergent）/ Gas tumble dryer: 100 yen per 20 minutes | |
| Curfew | 23:00 We lock our front door at 23:00 and we expect all of our guests to respect our curfew | |
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Ryokan Asunaro
2-96-2 Hatsudamachi, Takayama, Gifu, Japan
Check in 14:00~19:00 /out 7:00~10:00
