Hotele z: spa w Gifu Prefecture, Japan

This hotel is super close to Takayama Station. You just turn right when you exit the station and look up to see it. The hotel charges a hot spring bath fee and a hotel accommodation tax, regardless of whether you use the baths or not. There's a self-service coffee machine on the 2nd floor, and we stayed on the 8th floor, which had an ice machine. The 9th floor has private hot springs, which require reservations. Right off the elevator on the 9th floor, there's a foot bath area, and this floor also has an ice machine and a drink vending machine. Takayama town only has one FamilyMart convenience store, and it's right across from the station. Personally, I think Maruaki is tastier than Ajikura Tengoku 😋

Beautiful traditional Property! The property had plenty of onsen baths available and also has a private Bath you could book for ¥3300. There is also a swimming pool with the bathwater. The hotel is very child friendly and has an arcade with games and claw machines. Recommend to bring cash so you can play the games in the arcade to entertain the kids. The property is very convenient within a three minute walking distance from the train station. There is also a free shuttle bus that will pick up / drop off passengers from the train station once you get out of Gero train station it is directly there it takes less than 1 minute to drive to the property very convenient if we have a lot of luggage.

Everything was wonderful! The room had its own private plunge pool, and there were two outdoor hot springs that you could reserve for your group to enjoy without anyone else around. Dinner and breakfast were served in a traditional Japanese style, which felt very authentic. What really sets this ryokan apart is that the main dish for dinner is Hida beef from the region. The service was top-notch; everyone was so welcoming and kind. After checking in, you change into traditional attire, and the hotel provides everything else, right down to facial cream. Thank you for such an amazing experience!

The accommodation is very good, clean, good size, has an onsen, after soaking there are soba, Yakult, ice cream to eat as well. Good location, has parking, price 1000 yen per night, near a minimart, good service.

First off, the location is super convenient, just about a three-minute walk from Takayama Station, and there are restaurants and convenience stores nearby. The room layout is typical for a business hotel, but the space is much larger, and the bed is big, making for a very comfortable stay. As for service, the front desk staff were very friendly and thoroughly explained the hotel's facilities and operating hours during check-in. Hardware-wise, it's generally a bit old, but there aren't any major issues with functionality. The only problem is the shower setup uses old-fashioned separate knobs for hot and cold water, which can make adjusting the water temperature a bit tricky.

I love this hotel! 1) The view from the hotel is so beautiful. Even inside the Onsen. 2) The customer service is very nice. A very relaxing place. 3) Breakfast is delicious and there is a very nice garden where you can take photos. Highly recommended.

Many other reviews have already covered the good points: the drum-beating welcome at check-in offers a wonderful sense of ceremony, and they even helped me carry my luggage to the bus stop steps when I left. There are so many instances of truly authentic Japanese service that I struggled with my rating, honestly giving them a higher score than I initially intended (this sentence is a bit awkward). Now for the things I wasn't happy with: 1. One of the main reasons I booked this place was for the natural hot springs, but the bathing area lacked privacy compared to Dormy Inn hotels. It felt more like a family guesthouse I've stayed in, where the bathing and showering areas are all open and visible. 2. On two separate evenings, I encountered staff cleaning the public bath. I've stayed at various hot spring hotels, big and small, and usually, this kind of work is done when there are no guests around, right? The next day, I even saw an employee using the small towels provided for guests to wipe down the sinks... I was speechless. Even if it's standard practice, they should at least do it discreetly, away from guests! 3. This is the most frustrating point: At check-in, I had already indicated that I didn't need room cleaning or entry into my room. Yet, on the second evening, they knocked on the door and, without waiting for me to open it, directly unlocked my room with a key. I had already explained that the futon was set up yesterday and wasn't needed today, but they still rushed into the room to check... The environment, location, front desk staff, and driver were all excellent. I just hope the hotel's overall management can improve.

Excellent! Very thoughtful, the room was large, comfortable, and clean. They proactively arranged pick-up and drop-off for both nights, taking us to the area near the station and old town. I was surprised that breakfast and dinner were different on both nights. The stairs next to the entrance lead down to the old town, and they even had ropes to help you down to prevent falls – so considerate!

November 25, 2025 This was the most expensive and luxurious hotel I've ever stayed at. I was assigned to a 'Jing Suite' in the 'Kou Chu Jing' series. Although these suites aren't as newly renovated as the 'Heki Suites,' they come with a jacuzzi! I didn't even bother with the hotel's onsen because of it. My first jacuzzi experience was absolutely amazing. You pull down the blinds, lie back, and watch the small TV in the opposite bathroom, while powerful jets massage your feet. The toiletries were all Sekkisei or POLA (for use in the hotel only, not to be taken). All the drinks in the mini-fridge were complimentary and could be taken with you. Plus, there was a capsule coffee machine in the room with four free capsule coffee flavors. The view from the living room was fantastic. The toilet and bathroom were two separate rooms; the bathroom was closer to the bedroom, while the toilet was next to the living room outside. It had a motion-sensing light, so if you sat there for too long, you'd have to move or the light would turn off by itself 🤣. I called the hotel three days in advance to pay for an upgrade to the highest-tier 'All Hida Beef Dinner.' All the ingredients were Hida beef, and the menu even listed the cow's name and origin. You could also order à la carte from the hotel's partner sushi restaurant; I added sashimi and vinegar crab, and I was absolutely stuffed. Since I contacted them in advance, they provided a complimentary shuttle service to and from Takayama Station. Upon arrival at 12:30 PM, it was a mini-bus, and the driver (a kind older gentleman) was easy to spot, holding a whiteboard with my name written on it. For departure at around 2:00 PM, it was a fancy black sedan, which looked super luxurious. The Nepalese staff member, dressed in a kimono, escorted me to the room and explained everything in detail. The restaurant also had private rooms. For breakfast, you could choose between Japanese or Western. After much deliberation, I opted for the safe and popular Western breakfast because some of the ingredients in the Japanese breakfast were a bit too healthy and exotic for my taste. The most memorable item was the hotel's dashi-rolled omelet, which was incredibly delicious. Milk, orange juice, and tea were all free and unlimited during breakfast. It truly showed that you get what you pay for!

good location,suitable for low budget people,like the onsen