Minshuku Kuwataniya

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Inn Minshuku Kuwataniya sells fast on our site. Just a 6-minute walk from JR Takayama Train Station, Minshuku Kuwataniya offers cozy Western- and Japanese-style rooms with a flat-screen TV. It features Japanese-style public baths and free bike rental.
The hotel is just a 3-minute walk from Hida Kokubun-ji Temple and about a 10-minute walk from Takayama’s Old Town. Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato) is just a 10-minute drive away. Free on-site parking is offered.
Rooms at Kuwataniya Minshuku feature tatami (woven straw) floors. Japanese-style rooms include futon beds and shared toilets and bathrooms, while the Twin Room has Western-style bedding and a private bathroom. All include a yukata (Japanese-style bathrobe).
Minshuku Kuwataniya has 2 public baths featuring natural hot-spring water. A computer with free internet access is provided in the lobby. Coin-operated laundry machines are available.
The hotel’s dining room serves Japanese cuisine featuring Hida beef and other fresh local ingredients. Breakfast and dinner are available; reservations must be made the day before.

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Facilities of Minshuku Kuwataniya

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Activities ：Cycling | Hot Spring Bath | Bathhouse | Bicycle Rental | Bikes Available (free)

Internet ：Free!Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge. | Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

Services ：Vending Machine (drinks) | Baggage Storage | Laundry

Languages Spoken ：Japanese | English

Reviews for Minshuku Kuwataniya

Review 1：The rooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The stairway is steep with higher than normal risers. Carrying luggage up can be difficult. Not for person(s) with leg problems.

Review 2：Location, location, location.

Review 3：hotel is near the walk street with roof( many restaurant and convenince store ) .Car park of hotel is on the ground beside the hotel (not to go to lift) .Shared bath room is clean and you can go to bath when there are no guest and onsen like a private bathroom because this is a small hotel about 10rooms or less. In the morning , it hard to find breakfast , only 7-11 or family mart . or you need to have breakfast at hotel

Review 4：Shower would turn off during use.

Review 5：Nice old style Japanese feel to the place. Opted for the western style room. Building is old and had some quirks, like the shower would turn off sometimes while using it since it's probably run on a pump. Rooms are dated but overall we enjoyed our stay (2 people).

Review 6：Even though a hot flask and tea was provided and was satisfactory it would have been nice to have an electric kettle for a hot tea in the morning.

Review 7：The Onsen and Japanese tatami bedroom was a great way to relax at the end of the day. Great location - a 10 minute walk to station and close to restaurants and main attractions.

Review 8：Smell of kerosene. There were no curtains so it was very bright in the morning. We would have liked a kettle although they did provide water in a thermos and t-bags.

Review 9：Clean, comfortable beds.

Review 10：Wasn't anything negative about this place.

Review 11：This is typical Japanese guest house. The owner will prepare breakfast and/or dinner if you let her know day before. We did this and so glad we did. Traditional cuisine and was well worth the $. Must remove shoes when entering the bldg as well which was cool. No noise from traffic so great sleep! Woukd stay here again. Also was able to use bicycles which was great experience.

Review 12：Be aware there are steep flights of steps (no lifts). Power points are 2- pin (flat) type so may need adapter (available at Nagao pharmacy). Slight smell of diesel from outside the window when the hot water is turned on.

Review 13：Great location, clean. Homestay feel but not intrusive - lovely and simple.

Review 14：Our experience was great. No problems whatsoever

Review 15：The location couldn't be better. 10 minute walk (older folks with luggage) walk from station, near a lovely temple and right next to the old towm, shops, temples, restaurants, and all the sights. Quiet and comfortable.

Review 16：None

Review 17：Comfortable clean room plenty big enough for 4 adults. Location good - not too far from station although directions to get there could be simplified - up the street in front of the station and turn left. Near town centre and plenty of restaurants

Review 18：Towels were inadequate, the shower curtain needed cleaning, and the shower pressure was intermittent.

Review 19：After staying in cramped business hotel rooms, the space in our western-style twin room was very welcome. Good internet, warm, comfortable, pleasant staff (with little English), clean, excellent breakfasts. Convenient to station and bus terminal, easy access to areas of interest.

Review 20：Nothing

Review 21：It is a great experience to stay at a Minshuku and dream in a futon and take a nigth bath at the hotsprings. I recomend people to have breakfast and dinner at least one day at the minshuku. It is lovely.

Review 22：The soap and shampoo really smelt bad. Really. The curtain in the bathroom had stains (fungus?) all over it. There were no curtains in the room therefore evrerytime a light turned on on the next building we would wake up, since the buildings are close to each other. That meant a bad night of sleep. It was one of the last hotels available probably for that reason.

Review 23：The location, halfway between the station and the streets.

Review 24：Nothing.

Review 25：The minshuku is very close from the train station, you can also ask at the tourist Information point(outside the Station) and they will inform you how to reach it. The lady does not speak so much English but this is not a problem in my opinion. Me and my husband had a 4-person Japanese style room (the minshuku was fully booked). The futon was really comfortable,much better than hotel-beds. It was warm in the room thanks to the air conditioning and we had complimentary tea. The onsen is small but perfect to relax for a while. The location is also very good, just a couple of min walk to the old houses-street and the restaurants. I will stay again here if I come back to Takamaya.

Review 26：Different level for bathrooms n too few power points.

Review 27：Rooms were thoughtfully warmed up when we arrived in cold winter! Convenient location and good value for money. Comfortable tatami beds. Friendly and helpful owner, even though limited English.

Review 28：It is a little worn and that's why it feels homely.

Review 29：This must be a family-run place. There is a basic cosiness to the small room which had all we needed for a comfortable stay. Things work and the breakfast was very decent. The host was a lovely person.

Review 30：We thought it was a bit on the pricy side looking at the place which isquite basic (but that could just be our previous experiences).If you're looking for the real ryokan experience of being pampered, I would honestly just spend the extra bucks. We don't have any experience in that area. The rooms are indeed a bit dated and noisy - you can hear the tv in the other room. If you noisy neighbours that might be a problem - this wasn't the case with us. The real downer was the onsen however - it's just a big hot bath surrounded communal sitting showers in a damp and not well ventilated room (no separate washspaces so don't be shy :-) or go to the sauna a few times before coming to Japan). We've been to natural (communal) onsens before so that might have clouded our judgement as well (they're so gorgeous!). And then there's the smell & hygiene in the toilets: since they switch the male/female toilets & onsens from time to time, both toilrts have urinals with disgustingly smelling tablets (against urine-smell). You even smell it in the hallway. The women's squatting-toilet (the other one is a European toilet) had remnants of a nr. 2 which were still visible by the end of the next day which I think they could have cleaned up.

Review 31：Coming from the North of Japan, we maybe have to get accustomed tothe higher priced southern part but this Minshuku is just anefficient and quite comfortable way of spending your nights atTakayama. Not much more.Our arrival went quite smoothly, the woman who runs the place is quite proficient in English and friendly. We had breakfast and dinner one time - just for the experience (not included in our room price) which was nicely put together. But you can also get this at any of the many restaurants in town. I think everyone does this since there was no one else in the breakfast-/dinner area :-). A bit of an odd experience. The room we got assigned was spacious and on the streetside. It had wifi access, being on the 1st floor above the reception. Despite earlier comments, we thought it was fine to have no curtains. The windows are stained so no one actually sees you. The futons were fine. When you're a light sleeper, I'd suggest a sleepingmask and maybe some earplugs for the occasional car in the evening. All in all, just fine to spend the night but don't expect too much. It's a guesthouse, not a ryokan.

Review 32：weird smell in the room bathroom was 2 floors down onsen was dirty...

Review 33：Located well, price is fine and they are helpful- free bicycle, luggage storage for free etc...

Review 34：None, everything is fine

Review 35：The breakfast is good, staff very good service and can speak English.

Review 36：Please try the dinner. It is so fantastic!!

Review 37：de onsen ¡¡¡¡

Review 38：great location good bathing nice room

Review 39：Enjoyed the bathroom, nice large room with spacious feeling

Review 40：very nice traditional ryokan. An Onsen is simply awesome.

Review 41：Japanese twin room does not have private bath room, need to share public bath.

Review 42：Good location. Friendliness of staff.

Review 43：Position, very clean

Review 44：The tatami was dirty, there's no elevator.

Review 45：Good location

Review 46：Good

Review 47：Perfect location

Review 48：The charm associated with a room where you slept or drank your green tea while sitting on on the rush matting on the floor.

Review 49：Public bathroom (for me I think it's not private)

Review 50：Comfortable room

Review 51：The meals at Minshuku Kuwataniya are wonderful. The rooms are simple and comfortable.

Review 52：-

Review 53：-Short walk from bus center. -nice room and host. -nice traditional Takayama food (dinner & breakfast), i recommend you to try it.

Review 54：no lift public shower room

Review 55：the traditional tatami stay

Review 56：The bathroom smelled.

Review 57：Near the town central and walking distance to the train station.

Review 58：Good location close to all sightseeing in Takayama. Lovely staff and room was very comfortable. Onsen small but nice.

Review 59：Cleanliness and convenient to all points of interest and eating places. Helpful hosts

Review 60：No heater, very cool at night

Review 61：Location is good,public bath nice and clean.

Review 62：Charged for spa even though we did not use it and had our bath in our room.

Review 63：Good location,Host was curteous with limited English

Review 64：Nothing really

Review 65：Good value for money Location good Room comfortable nice size Owner helpful

Review 66：noisy room near window and drinks vending machine (loud buzz)

Review 67：Very friendly, helpful staff; clean and great location; free bike rental

Review 68：Lack of common area to read,sit or just relax out of the room

Review 69：Well situated and quiet place at the same time.Bike rental for free

Review 70：Steep stairs

Review 71：Wonderful meals

Review 72：Nice homely atmosphere. Close to attractions and station.

Review 73：The men bathroom was downstairs and this will cos inconvenience to youwhen you want to use the toilet. The mini fridge in my room not coldenough for my Asahi Beer! They will only change your bedsheet only ifyou requested.

Review 74：Mr.Hiroko Takagaki san was very helpful setting my rental car gps eventhough he was limited in his English.GPS Was in Jap Kanji! Very cleanindeed.I Was embarrased by my actions spilling Asahi Dry onto the Tatamimat,but upon return at nite,they clean it up like new and no complainsfrom the inn keeper! Of course please refrain from dirtying the.room.Good locations and Fair value for money.

Review 75：Slightly expensive as it was fairly basic. Few rooms have own bathroom - so a bit Backpacker. A sheet of rules to follow. No shoes upstairs. Rubbish brought downstairs. If you were neat & tidy all was good.

Review 76：Very good location for walking to old district. Beautiful alpine town. Very comfortable beds.

Review 77：Located right in the city centre, five minutes from the station. Friendly staff. They offer traditional japanese accommodation. It is a really nice experience.

Review 78：Wi-fi signal not too good. Stay in the room which have to bath atjapanese style share bathroom (separate man/woman) need to be nude.Toilet have one modern style and another one is japanese old style whichso difficult to sit on knee.

Review 79：Hotel like stay in the house. Owner very friendly and very kind eventhough they cannot speak English so much. When we ask for recommendrestaurent, they are not just show us but bring we there. Stay onJapanese futon is very comfort.

Review 80：This is a well run cozy traditional Japanese-style hotel. Clean and surprisingly quiet tatami-floor rooms and two well-kept onsen (traditional hot baths) are excellent for relaxation. This is not a luxurious hotel but it is a great value for money for those wanting traditional experience.

Review 81：Windows had no curtains or shutters, very light in room early in the morning. Two onsen, one for men, one for women, the one for men was tiny, barely fit two people. No table or chairs in room, no other sitting corner in house.

Review 82：Good location, decent beds, the onsen, good and fast wireless, good size ensuite bathroom.

Review 83：the atmosphere was not really like in a typical minshuku, but rather like in an anonymous hostel. No friendly words from the staff upon our arrival and departure. We did not feel welcome there.

Review 84：the rooms, the facilities were very clean and they have a nice onsen.

Review 85：We enjoyed excellent facilities as we opted for the off-street room with a bath. We did so based on user feedback that the front of the hotel was noisy with traffic. We were not bothered by noise.

Review 86：The location was excellent for tourists using rail transport. It was a very easy walk to town center, bus and other tourists interests. Excellent nearby restaurants. Very nice, traditional Japanese hotel.

Review 87：no options to sit comfortably outside the room. bathroom was charged in addition and mandatory

Review 88：We staid for 1 night in a spacious family room and slept on tatami beds. We did not make use of the dining option. The landlady brought special small size yukatan for the kids. They loved it.

Review 89：Leaving.

Review 90：This ryokan is well run and very comfortable. The experience of staying in Japanese style accommodation rather than western-style hotels was invaluable and highly enjoyable. The (public) bath and shower was amazing after a hot day sightseeing, more so that I had it to myself.

Review 91：Nothing in particular. Please note it is Japanese style!

Review 92：Simple and very decent hotel. Friendly staff. Free bicycle use. Located in the centre of Takayama.

Review 93：- No elevator for luggage : not recommend for those who have big bags or have leg/back illness.

Review 94：- Location good : 6 min walk (with big luggage) to JR Takayama - Reasonable price

Review 95：We occupied both Japanese & Western Style, Japanese Style room was worth to the money but Western Style room was too costly.

Review 96：Owner was willing to service upon our request.

Review 97：Tatami quite old and its small pieces might attach to your belongings

Review 98：Friendly and helpful owner, location right next to takayama most populartemple, and within a few minutes walk to the old town. Strong wifisignal and speed.

Review 99：Great location close to train station and tons of shopping and great eating places. Walking distance to the train station. Quiet clean cordial staff. We went with the private bath in our room.

Review 100：No good communication with the hotel owners so not always clear whatthey expected from us.

Review 101：The onsen was really relaxing after a long day and I love sleeping ontatami and futon ( which is how we sleep at home too )

Review 102：I could not find fault with anything

Review 103：Easy to find and the location was perfect for exploring the town of Takayama.

Review 104：The proprietors

Review 105：Old style toilet is not comfortable for us .

Review 106：Good location where is close to city. Room is very clean and wifi is to be very fast.

Review 107：Central location, clean rooms

Review 108：Location

Review 109：location and wifi access

Review 110：My husband told me the men's onsen was really small

Review 111：The location was great and the ladies onsen was great

Review 112：Cleanliness, Location and facilities

Review 113：Good location and reasonably priced.

Review 114：Room is at 2nd floor and it is hard to carry the luggage to the room and there is no help from the hotel.

Review 115：Close to the train station

Review 116：Little contact with guests. No location for socializing with other guests.

Review 117：Helpful efficient managers. All basic requirements provided for.

Review 118：quite difficult to find although it's not too far from the JR train station (but that was maybe us...).

Review 119：very quiet place, very comfortable.

Review 120：Although there were male/female toilets - obvious men also used female toilet

Review 121：Cleanliness and location

Review 122：they charge me hot spring bath which i didnt even using it! Not reasonable..

Review 123：Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable rooms, we had the tatami room for 3.

Review 124：Nice bathing facilities Free bicycles Spacious room

The Fine Print

Guests wishing to eat breakfast or dinner at the hotel should make a reservation by the evening of the day before.The public baths are open daily from 07:00 to 09:00 and from 16:00 to 22:00.Guests are kindly requested to inform the property in advance, if arriving after 18:00.Please inform Minshuku Kuwataniya of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.