Hida Takayama Onsen at Minshuku Kuwataniya offers a peaceful retreat with an indoor mineral hot spring. Guests can borrow bicycles for free to explore the area and enjoy amenities like luggage storage and a front-desk safe, which visitors find useful.
Located in Hida Takayama Onsen, a neighbourhood in Takayama, Minshuku Kuwataniya is near a train station and near a boardwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shiroyama Park and Higashiyama Walking Course, while Fujii Folk Museum and Kusakabe Folk Museum are cultural highlights. Yoshijima House and Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing lessons, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and snow tubing. Visit our Takayama travel guide
Minshuku Kuwataniya provides amenities, such as an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking and extended parking
Free bike hire, hot springs on-site and a vending machine
Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Highchairs, baby baths and children's dinnerware
Blackout curtains, restaurant dining guides and turndown services
37-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and daily housekeeping
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Ski shuttle nearby
Free covered self parking on site
Free extended parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Things to do
Free bicycle rentals
Hot spring
Ski lift privileges
Ski storage
Family friendly
Baby bath
Children's dinnerware
High chair
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Spa
Hot spring
Hot springs open from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hot springs water temperature - 42 ºC
Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robes)
Accessibility
No lift
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1 building
3 floors
Built in 1976
Designated smoking areas
Genkan (entryway)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
37-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Electrical adapters
Geta (wooden sandals)
Individual decor
Phone
Safe
Tatami (woven mat) flooring
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Hot springs access available from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities
Property is also known as
Kuwataniya
Kuwataniya Minshuku
Minshuku
Minshuku Kuwataniya
Minshuku Kuwataniya Motel
Minshuku Kuwataniya Motel Takayama
Minshuku Kuwataniya Takayama
Minshuku Kuwataniya Hotel Takayama
Minshuku Kuwataniya Pension
Minshuku Kuwataniya Takayama
Minshuku Kuwataniya Pension Takayama
Frequently asked questions
Is Minshuku Kuwataniya pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Minshuku Kuwataniya?
As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minshuku Kuwataniya on 19 Mar 2026 start from ฿2,865, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Minshuku Kuwataniya?
Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Minshuku Kuwataniya?
Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Minshuku Kuwataniya?
Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Minshuku Kuwataniya located?
Located in Hida Takayama Onsen, this pension is within a 10-minute walk of Hida Kokubunji Temple, Hidasoja and Morning Markets. Takayama Tourist Information Center and Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area are also within 10 minutes. Takayama Station is 7 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Minshuku Kuwataniya Reviews
8.2
Very good
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The rooms were clean and staff were very helpful and kind. Convenient location. Didn’t like the mixed shared toilet as would stink at times. Laundry available which was so helpful
Comfortable and very clean guesthouse, in a good position (less then 10 min walk from station and many shops around). Out room was on road side and was just a bit noisy in the evening as there is a bus stop right down on the street (people making noise while waiting for the bus). I would recommend for sure if you look for nice and not expensive place. Very safe for a woman.
Everything about this ryokan surpasses description. It is family run, and the check in process was extremely efficient. The family was very responsive and friendly. The Onsen was the PERFECT temperature and absolutely clean, as were the rooms. There was a hot kettle for green tea in the room as soon as we arrived. They helped us do laundry (the drier is a bit weak, but overnight clothes dried fine in the room), figure out the heating, and fed us the BEST breakfast the next morning. I would strongly recommend this place to anyone staying in Takayama!
I book the room with bathroom, maybe seldom people will book these kind of room, so the bed sheet it's not pretty clean. I got bite by the bugs everywhere and everytime when I lay on bed, so I ask the counter to give me some new bed sheet, the new one is better, but If u want to have a nice trip, I won't recommend this place.
Eventhogh the service of the old grandma is okay..
It is only a place to sleep nothing else. It is a little hard to climb stairs and does not suit to people over 50 years old. In Takayama city there are not restaurants to serve breakfast and this property does not provide anything else that good morning and sayonara.
The hotel is a short 3.5 block walk from the Takayama JR Train Station, and a very reasonable walk to most of the local sights. If your feet start wearing out, it's a short 3 block walk to the bus station where you can catch the circle route city bus that stops at/near all the local attractions, and one that goes to the Hida village museum.
The family that runs the hotel is very friendly, and they keep the establishment very clean and tidy. The public bathing facilities are very nice and relaxing after a long day of exploring.