Amazing property, very thoughtfully designed and cozy. Although it is a little far from the train station, the free shuttles were perfect and always available to bring us back and forth when we needed them. The breakfast and dinner were unforgettable. The wine pairing with dinner was one of our favorite experiences in our entire 5 week trip in Japan. We never had to wait to use the shared shower/bath either. The family running this place are incredibly kind. I would 100% recommend this property, thank you so much for an amazing stay!

Katelyn United States of America

Exceptional - the location is stunning, the owners so warm and friendly, the dinner was truly an experience - the paired wines really elevated the experience. The decor has been carefully thought out. The onsen was really enjoyable. Probably one of the best meals/experiences I have had. The owners and staff deserve real credit for how much attention to detail, creativity, love and perfection they have put into this place. 10/10 experience, we hope to come back!!!

Rengan Australia

This has been my favorite place to stay in all of Japan. I absolutely loved the decor and the meal service. There are two private baths that you can use on a first-come, first-served basis and they were great. The hotel is extremely minimalist which goes with the theme of "letting the time pass by slowly". The dinner and breakfast are incredible and for only 7000 yen extra I would definitely recommend it to anyone staying here. They also have an extensive wine library and for a few thousand more yen you can include wine pairing with your meal. This was one of the best meals I've had in Japan, and I've dined at over a dozen Michelin-Starred places in Tokyo. It's also a brief drive over to Hida no Sato (Folk Village), and you can get a shuttle to take you there.

Richard United States of America

This is a very special property in Takayama. The atmosphere is crisp, clean, minimalist, a bit Scandinavian inflected. Entering at night is magical with wood fired stoves blazing, artfully arranged naturalistic flower bouquets, and pools of light spotlighting wineglasses. So warm and welcoming and the couple who runs the place are likewise. The dinner and wine pairing are a must. The chef/owner acts as sommelier and selects and pours the wine, coming up with unique choices and approaches. His warm ebullient personality enlivens the experience.

Caitlin United States of America

Shared bathroom was gorgeous and clean, food was some of the best I’ve ever had, staff was so welcoming and helpful, the room was very comfortable and spacious, exceptional stay

Sasha United States of America

This place and the whole team were exceptional. The setting, the interior design, the nice beds, the onsen- like bathroom experience all adds up to a unique atmosphere. The staff is amazing , speak English well, and always ready to help or to drive us to takayama station (10 minutes drive). And i saved the best for last : the food is amazing. Toshi the owner is a trained chef and worked many years in Italy. This results in Michelin star quality food, including home made bread. The value for money -7000 yen for 5 course dinner- is really good (don't bother trying to go into the city, this is probably better anyway). We just found the wine pairing very interesting, but a bit pricey (13000 yen per person). But then again, lots of high quality imported wines served with a lot of passion. Absolutely recommend this place if you want to visit takayama. Just to be able to experience the best of auberge, book at least 2 nights.

Filip Belgium

This place gave us a whole new experience! The wine pairing and food were spot on. Also, the breakfast was so filling! The location was great and the view from our room was amazing. Everything was just perfect!

Jesy Japan

The dinner and wine pairing were superb! Make sure to make a reservation beforehand because the restaurant was fully booked even on weekdays. The entire facility was spotless and the ambiance was very relaxing. The soundtrack, fragrances, decor - everything was perfectly coordinated. The hotel is right next to a park with a hiking trail and paragliding launch hill, so it was perfect for an evening hike to watch the sunsets. It’s also just a 15 minute drive to the historic town center, so very conveniently located. Wifi was also very fast. I had multiple video conferences with no problems.

Dp Japan

Beautifully appointed property, stylish furnishings and attention to detail. Onsen divine and delicious breakfast! Serene and peaceful, super comfy beds like sleeping in the clouds. Hosts were lovely and great base to explore area. Thankyou ♥️

Samantha Australia

Above expectations, peaceful place to stay with owners showing high degree of hospitality and authenticity. Very high level cooking with quality ingredients (breakfast and dinner), which normaly will be found in high class restaurants. Discovery of surprisingly good natural wines. Great kind of Zen atmosphere due to the location, the interior design, the music, all very relaxing...so it felt like home.

Steven Belgium