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Located in the center of Takayama Historic District, Ryokan Tanabe is one of the most historical ryokans in the city. It features Japanese-style rooms and free WiFi in all areas. Guests can request relaxing massage treatments or soak in the indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths, which are made of rocks and cypress wood. Tanabe Ryokan is a 1-minute walk from Old Town and Takayama Jinya and a 5-minute walk from JR Takayama Train Station. It is a 15-minute bus ride from Hida No Sato Folk Village and a 40-minute drive away from Shirakawago. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. A TV, fridge, and tea/coffee maker are included in each. The private bathroom includes a bath. Free coffee is served at the lobby, and a common lounge with an Irori hearth is available for guests. A traditional multi-course meal is served for dinner, and a Japanese set menu is available for breakfast. Meals are served in the guests’ rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Takayama, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
3 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
6.9
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  • Heidi
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a great ryokan! Everyone was so nice. The lobby, room and onsen were absolutely beautiful. The food was amazing! You are right at the river, just a short walk to old town and to the train station. Stay here!
  • Esteban
    United States of America United States of America
    Really enjoy how clean the facilities were. It felt high end, and we were treated very well. Our room was very well decorated and the dinner and breakfast was an amazing and delicious experience. It was very central to many attractions within...
  • Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    This ryokan is in a great spot walking distance from the train station and very close to the sights. It had a nice bath and good food. I was glad we were able to book a room with a private bathroom, too. It was quite busy and larger than I...

Area info

Amenities of Ryokan Tanabe
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Hot spring bath
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    • Room service
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Massage chair
    • Full-body massage
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Ryokan Tanabe takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card UC NICOS JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Ryokan Tanabe accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    The hotel has a curfew at 00:00 midnight. Guests cannot enter or leave the hotel after this time.

    Dinner is served at 18:00, or 18:30 or 19:00. Breakfast is served at 07:00, 07:30 or 08:00. Guests must request meal time upon check-in.

    Guests with a breakfast only meal plan who want to eat dinner at the hotel must make a reservation in advance.

    Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

    Please note that guests under 12 years old are not allowed to stay in Suite Room , Premium Quadruple Room, Deluxe Quadruple Room and must book eitgher Japanese-Style Superior Room or Japanese-Style Standard Room.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Ryokan Tanabe 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 in your confirmation.

    Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

    Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Ryokan Tanabe

    • Check-in at Ryokan Tanabe is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Ryokan Tanabe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Ryokan Tanabe include:

      • Quad
      • Family
      • Suite
      • Triple

    • Ryokan Tanabe is 1,650 feet from the center of Takayama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Ryokan Tanabe offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Full-body massage
      • Hot spring bath
      • Massage chair
      • Open-air bath
      • Public Bath