Ryokan Tanabe

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“A traditional, high end, timber-fronted ryokan, dating back to 1934, in the centre of Takayama's Historic District. Perfect for an authentic experience with a hot spring onsen, futon beds, tatami-matted floors, and elaborate kaiseki dinners served in your room. An authentic stay.”

Hotel review

It helps to know your ryokan etiquette before visiting one of these traditional guest-houses, although the welcoming staff here are well-trained to ignore any inadvertent faux pas. Leave your shoes at the door, don a yukata robe (wrap the left side of fabric over the right side: the opposite is how the dead are dressed!) and enjoy all the rituals associated with a ryokan. The onsen hot spring baths are small but offer both indoor and outdoor bathing (again, gen up on all the rules). Dinner is the multi-course kaiseki, which is served in your room. The beautifully presented dishes showcase highly-skilled preparation of regional and seasonal ingredients. The location is perfect, being in the historic quarter with its beautiful merchants’ buildings, near to the riverfront and 10 minutes’ walk from the station.

Tina Lofthouse
Tina Lofthouse Review published: 10/23/2024

Recommended for

  • Short break

    • A great location for a sightseeing base as it's within walking distance of the city's main attractions, including the old town

  • Local exploring

    • Ryokan Tanabe is close to Takayama Train Station, making it easy for guests to discover Takayama and its surrounding areas

  • Local markets

    • Explore Takayama’s Old Town. Stroll to the riverside market, then explore the beautifully preserved merchants’ houses

  • Other Activities

    • Enjoy an evening stroll through illuminated Furui Machinami and visit the sake breweries to taste Hida’s famous drink

  • Sights nearby

    • The property is close to the 16th-century Hidakokubun-ji Temple and the iconic Nakabashi Bridge is nearby

  • Onsen

    • Communal onsen — an indoor cypress bath and outdoor bath make from shigakari ware

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • The Special Rooms have terraces looking out to the garden

  • No restaurant

    • Meals are served in-room

  • Museums

  • Downtown

  • Close to nightlife

  • Charming

  • Traditional

  • Child friendly

  • Chic

  • Skiing

  • Historic

Facilities

  • Rooms

    22 rooms in this hotel

  • Onsen

    Communal onsen — an indoor cypress bath and outdoor bath make from shigakari ware

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    The Special Rooms have terraces looking out to the garden

  • Shops

    The on-site shop sells local food and traditional crafts

  • Parking

    One free parking space is available per room

  • No restaurant

    Meals are served in-room

  • Lift

  • Safe

  • No pets

  • Massage

  • Meeting Room

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Room service

  • Sitting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

Activities

  • Local markets

    • Explore Takayama’s Old Town. Stroll to the riverside market, then explore the beautifully preserved merchants’ houses

  • Other Activities

    • Enjoy an evening stroll through illuminated Furui Machinami and visit the sake breweries to taste Hida’s famous drink

  • Sights nearby

    • The property is close to the 16th-century Hidakokubun-ji Temple and the iconic Nakabashi Bridge is nearby

  • Museums

  • Close to nightlife

  • Skiing

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