This stay exceeded our expectations. From the walkability of this location to the comfortable beds, we enjoyed everything. Their baths and shared dining areas were a huge plus—their tea selection was much appreciated after a long day hiking.

Fantastic hotel reminiscent of a modern ryokan. Delicious breakfast. Cool lounge with dining tables for takeaways, Japanese teapots and cups for Japanese tea. Walking distance to train and bus station, and to old quarters, Great staff.

Beautiful cosy hotel

We loved our 2-night stay in this beautiful property. The tea lounge was a lovely touch, and the staff were so kind and helpful!

Absolutely beautiful and charming. One of our favourite accommodations in Japan. Hopefully we can stay here again one day.

Nice little hotel away from the busy tourist area. Beds are on a low plinth and are difficult to get in and out of - otherwise they are comfortable. Well appointed bathrooms with a powerful shower.

This hotel had the friendliest and most helpful staff. The lobby/dining area has a water cooler as well as free tea and coffee and plays peaceful music. Our room was very ambient and comfortable and we enjoyed one of the two private baths😊

Nice modern hotel with a traditional vibe. Great service. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The common area was great for breakfast or just to have a drink. Getting to sample the different local teas was nice. The rooms were nice, beds comfortable and had all the amenities. Great hotel. I highly recommend it.

Great hotel, great room and great location

Absolutely loved this property….I do not understand how it’s rated 2.5 star!!! It’s a very good 3 star. The staff were a pleasure, the facilities very nice and modern. Rooms comfortable and well appointed. Within walking distance of the old town and a short walk to the station. Loved it!

Good

The property was great for our quick trip to Takayama. We booked the quad room with garden terrace/view. It was beautiful. In addition, the staff was exceptionally helpful, providing insight on restaurants and sites.

Staffs are thoughtful and scrupulous. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you The Machiya Hotel Takayama.

Great, modern accommodation, with lovely bedroom and finishing touches, right in the middle of Takayama township

When booking I thought over $200 a night was a bit high, but I loved the look of the rooms and hotel and location. When we got there our room was on the 2nd floor, so you must carry it up and down the stairs (though the staff does that for you) We are early risers and finding anything open before 10am is near impossible, even coffee shops, so we took advantage of the espresso machine and the tea bar they had available for the guests in the lobby! Take out cups, in room cups and reusable cups. They also had a water machine, so we refilled our water bottles everyday. Most of the eateries close between 230-5pm, and bars tend to not open until 5pm or later. We are definitely afternoon pau hana drinkers, so after walking around all day and then not finding a place to sit and drink, they offer beer and sake options for sale in the lobby. The prices were only 100yen more than what we saw around town. So cocktail hour was a daily occurrence in the lobby, which gave us time to get to know Mr Makino better! He was so helpful with sharing his favorite sake, so we didnt have to visit every sake shop and try all the sakes, and he helped us by phoning in a dinner reservation for us. Machiya Hotel also has a laundry room. The washer cost 400yen and the dryer was free. I brought laundry sheets but they actually had laundry soap there for guest to use! All the staff were so professional and polite. I would definitely recommend this hotel and look forward to visiting other Machiya H

It’s situated just minutes from Takayama train station and minutes of walking to the old town. Very convenient. There’s no elevator for second floor stay so besr in mind if you have large luggages. A little disappointment when booked with free breakfast but was told not available during our stay. But overall a happy stay here.