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Minshuku Iwatakan
JP
Japanese Inn·Homely, Peaceful, Traditional, Welcoming
Minshuku Iwatakan provides a quintessential Japanese lodging experience in the heart of Takayama. This family-run inn is celebrated for its warm, welcoming atmosphere, where guests are treated like family by the attentive owners. The rooms are modest and traditional, featuring comfortable futons and essential amenities for a restful stay. A major highlight is the fantastic natural hot spring, which offers a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing. Located near the river, the inn maintains a quiet and peaceful environment, ensuring a restorative visit for all guests.
Minshuku Iwatakan provides a quintessential Japanese lodging experience in the heart of Takayama. This family-run inn is celebrated for its warm, welcoming atmosphere, where guests are treated like family by the attentive owners. The rooms are modest and traditional, featuring comfortable futons and essential amenities for a restful stay. A major highlight is the fantastic natural hot spring, which offers a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing. Located near the river, the inn maintains a quiet and peaceful environment, ensuring a restorative visit for all guests.
Address
4-chōme-166-3 Ōshinmachi,Takayama, Gifu 506-0851, Japan
Websiteiwatakan.com
Phone0577-33-4917
Highlights
Authentic natural hot spring bathhouse
Complimentary shuttle service to the station
Exceptionally friendly and attentive owners
Clean, traditional Japanese-style rooms
Comfortable futon bedding
Currency
JPY ¥
Average Cost
$80-$150 p/day
Languages Spoken
Japanese, English
Occasion Tags
Casual Stays, Cultural Experience, Relaxing Getaway
Reviews
4.3
Great134 reviews
Minshuku Iwatakan is highly regarded for its authentic atmosphere and the exceptional kindness of the elderly couple who manage the property. Guests frequently praise the cleanliness of the rooms and the shared facilities, noting that the communal hot spring is a highlight of the stay. Many reviewers appreciate the practical amenities, such as the shuttle service to the station and the reimbursement for taxi fares upon arrival. While some mention the rooms are compact and the decor is slightly dated, most find the experience to be incredibly homely and comfortable. The inn is consistently described as a peaceful, relaxing place to stay, with many guests expressing a desire to have stayed longer.
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Location
4-chōme, Takayama, Gifu, Japan
