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Located in the centre 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 en suite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated 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 single 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
5.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location; friendly people; upgraded room to beds and not futons so happy with room; suited our trip plan. Enjoyed the Japanese dinners.
  • Andres
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing ryokan with the friendliest staff ever. Food, Onsen and hospitality were amazing
  • Yunjin
    South Korea South Korea
    The food was really good, and the room was traditional japanese style, which was an extraordinary experience. I also loved the onsen.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ryokan Tanabe
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Hot spring bath
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • 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
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    • Room service
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • 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 15:00 to 18:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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 will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

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

    FAQs about Ryokan Tanabe

    • The prices at Ryokan Tanabe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Ryokan Tanabe is 550 yards from the centre of Takayama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Ryokan Tanabe include:

      • Quadruple
      • Family
      • Suite
      • Triple

    • Check-in at Ryokan Tanabe is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

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