Hoshokaku

3.0 star property

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A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden gate and a sign above it.
A traditional Japanese building with a stone-paved entrance, wooden beams, and a gate.
Property amenity
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a view of a cityscape, and a wooden wall.
Ryokan dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1-88 Baba-machi, Takayama, Gifu-ken, 506-0838
  • Place, Shiroyama Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Takayama Jinya
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Miyagawa Morning Market
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Japanese Style Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Japanese Western Style Room with Japanese Futon, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Japanese Western Style Room with Japanese Futon and Private Open-air Bath, City View

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Traditional Room

  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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About this property

Hoshokaku

Along with a bar/lounge, this ryokan has spa services and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers and free train station drop-off are on-site.
Hoshokaku offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private onsen (in communal space) and an outdoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. There are indoor hot springs and outdoor hot springs open between 3:00 PM and midnight. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 108°F.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the overall property condition at Hoshokaku. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Shorenji Temple. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and free train pick-up service are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free valet parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes hot springs
  • Steps from Shiroyama Park and 7 minutes on foot from Takayama Jinya
  • Free train station pick-up and train station drop-off shuttle service
Hoshokaku offers its guests hot springs. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. Hoshokaku also features spa services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a lift. Valet parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Takayama ryokan.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Indoor hot spring

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 42 ºC
  • Indoor hot spring
  • Outdoor hot spring
  • Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa services
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property offers train station pickup service from Takayama station only.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Hoshokaku offers transfers from the train station. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to midnight.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hoshokaku Inn Gifu
Hoshokaku Gifu
Hoshokaku Inn Takayama
Hoshokaku Inn
Hoshokaku Takayama
Hoshokaku
Hoshokaku Ryokan
Hoshokaku Takayama
Hoshokaku Ryokan Takayama

Hoshokaku Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 181 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities with excellent service at a great location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doranne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Onsen was lovely. The food, breakfast and dinner was delicious. An easy walk to the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located and great service. Very hospitable and great dining experience with onsen amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing experience. Cannot recommend the room with personal onsen bath enough.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KA KI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice and helpful
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant staff but rooms are tired so better value elsewhere in town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We vwey much enjoyed experiencing a Japanese ryokan and onsen. Meals were unique and the attention to every single detail was impressive. Lastly, the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, especially Seigo.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Fong Peng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Some staff were foreigners and they all speak English which makes communication easier. They were helpful and courteous. The room has everything that we needed. Nice western beds to sleep on.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Hoshokaku. We splurged for the room with the private onsen on deck and were so happy we did - it is well worth it to have your own private bath and the views of Takayama are amazing. Hoshokaku is a beautiful ryokan and service was impeccable. We enjoyed our meals in the dining area - which were delicious. The ryokan is up on a hill so it is a bit of a hike up back from old town but definitely manageable. We loved our time at Hoshokaku and would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a nice ryokan with a good staff, welcoming and helpful. The inn is on the simple side, which does not refer to the spare Japanese tradition but to its now being a bit dated. The dining is as one can expect in a ryokan, thus traditional Japanese. The area around is a lovely park above the inn and the old town, touristy but attractive, directly below. The price is what one expects in Japan, thus expensive relative to comparable lodging elsewhere. Takayama is worth visiting, and this inn is a good base.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale cortese, stanza impeccabile. Onsen favolose, sia interne che esterne. Cena e colazione stile giapponese di alta qualità. Rapporto qualità/prezzo davvero top.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Camera molto pulita, personalmente super gentile
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ミツル

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋は清潔で、スタッフもとても親切で良かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Genial Estupendo Fenomenal Increíble Te sorprenden con detalles a cada rato Maravilloso
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un'esperienza da sogno! Al nostro arrivo, lo staff ci ha accolto nella hall. Hanno sistemato le nostre scarpe, ci hanno preso gli zaini e ci hanno fatto accomodare nella lobby per illustrarci le regole dell'hotel. Hanno acconsentito ad anticipare l'orario della nostra colazione, pur di non farcela perdere. La camera era da sogno. Una vista meravigliosa sulla città. Abbiamo trovato dei comodi pigiami/calze da indossare liberamente in hotel. Menzione speciale per l'onsen: dotato di ogni confort... lì il tempo si ferma e davvero si riesce a staccare la spina! Un sogno! La cena kaiseri è stata servita nella sala: bellissima! Lo staff ancora una volta è stato gentile e premuroso. Tutto ottimo e servito perfettamente. Bellissimo, speriamo di tornarci presto!!
Cena
Cena
La camera. I futon sono stati apparecchiati mentre eravamo a cena
La colazione
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

???

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
歩いて古い町並みへ行くのが坂道なので疲れました。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mariló

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1- Con lo carisima que es la habitación, nos cobraron un "impuesto de baño" al irnos!!!!!!! Increible 2- el desayuno lo dejamos completo, no tenian cafe ni nada. Nos dijeron que a las 8 de la mañana ya no daban. Un desayuno japones que daba fatiga. Es increíblemente caro para esto.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
家族旅行で、飛騨朴の木平スキー場にてスキーを楽しんだ後利用させて頂きました 小雪舞う天気で部屋から眺める市内の景色は最高 露天風呂も最高でした 食事も子供達が満足してました チェックアウト後も車をそのまま駐車させて頂き、朝市など散策し楽しめました
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

あきひろ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ただただ素晴らしいの一言に尽きます。 接客対応から清潔感、料理とどれをとっても一級品のお宿でした。また是非利用させていただきたいと思っています。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

YOSHIMI

他の部屋の雑音が夜遅くに響いて気になりました。 その他は良かった
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ようこ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフさんの対応が暖かく、とても居心地がよかったです。お料理も丁寧に作られていました。館内のお花も上品でよかったです。お世話になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MIZUKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
古い建物ですがとても手入れが行き届いていて、スタッフの方も対応がとても良く、気持ちよく過ごせました。大浴場も内風呂と露天風呂がありゆっくり浸かれました。食事処は半個室で、料理は地のものが味わえて美味しかったです。観光地の古い街並みにも近いです。ただ一つ、部屋の中の芳香剤の香りが強く気になりましたが、それ以外はとても良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ゆか

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お料理が美味しく、特にご飯がおいしくおかわりが、できたのが、よかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応はフレンドリーで、とても気がきいていた。 旧市街のとても近く、観光を満喫出来ました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

rika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お食事はどれもすべて美味しく、温度も、コースのお料理を出していただくタイミングも完璧でした。お風呂も露天風呂が最高です!足湯が朝もやっているといいなぁと思いました。 お部屋が山側だったこととベッドの脇の電気が切れていて不便だったのが残念でしたが、接客はとても素晴らしく、また伺いたいと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023