Wanosato

4.5 star property
Riverfront ryokan in Takayama with free breakfast

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Traditional Japanese Style Room (Ichinomiya), Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Traditional Japanese Style Room - Private Villa (Tenryo), Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1682 Ichinomiya-machi, Takayama, Gifu-ken, 509-3505
  • Mont Deus Hidakuraiyama Snow Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Miyagawa Morning Market
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hida-no-Sato
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room options

Traditional Japanese Style Room (Hida/Miya), Non Smoking

  • River view
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Traditional Japanese Style Room-Private Villa (Kariyasu/Kuraiyama), Non Smoking

  • River view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Traditional Japanese Style Room (Ichinomiya), Non Smoking

  • River view
  • 893 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Traditional Japanese Style Room - Private Villa (Tenryo), Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 1163 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Traditional Japanese Style Room-Private Villa (Garyu), Non Smoking

  • River view
  • 1184 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Takayama

Located 3.1 mi (5 km) from Mont Deus Hidakuraiyama Snow Park, Wanosato is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Takayama Jinya. This 8-room, 4.5-star ryokan welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Mont Deus Hidakuraiyama Snow Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Takayama Jinya - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Miyagawa Morning Market - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Hida-no-Sato - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Takayama Yatai Kaikan - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Takayama Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪アップタウン - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪高砂中華そば - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪喫茶&スナック スマイル - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪特定非営利活動法人 ハートネット - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪香満楼 - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Wanosato

Riverfront ryokan in Takayama with free breakfast
Wanosato features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. There's free parking and a free train station shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help secure valuables, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with digital channels. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • 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.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property upon booking. Requests will not be accommodated at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free shuttle service to and from the train station. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Wanosato
Wanosato Inn
Wanosato Inn Takayama
Wanosato Takayama
Wanosato Ryokan
Wanosato Takayama
Wanosato Ryokan Takayama

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Wanosato?

Wanosato offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Wanosato?

As of Jun 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wanosato on Jun 13, 2025 start from $533.29, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to Wanosato?

This ryokan is located in Takayama, close to Mont Deus Hidakuraiyama Snow Park, Hida-no-Sato, and Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village. You'll also find Sukyo Mahikari and Takayama Jinya nearby.

Is parking available on site at Wanosato?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the ryokan.

Does Wanosato feature a casino?

No, Wanosato doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Wanosato?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What do couples enjoy most about Wanosato?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront ryokan include a soaking tub and a pillow menu in each accommodation with some featuring river views.

Are there hot tubs at Wanosato?

No, but this ryokan does have on-site hot springs.

Does Wanosato have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Wanosato offers free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Wanosato allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Wanosato.

Are there connecting rooms at Wanosato?

No, this ryokan doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Wanosato?

Yes, some accommodations at this ryokan offer a deck where guests can enjoy river or mountain views.

Wanosato Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Bahar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really wonderful time at Wanosato experiencing winter and snow in authentic Japanese setting. The staff were really welcoming and made our stay special, every detail of our stay was taken care of. We had the half-board with dinner and breakfast included. Really tasty dishes and tailored for us. Will be looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and property was great. On the first day however, the food that was offered was very little based on the total price that we spend for two nights; we went to bed hungry.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thanakorn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the experience and enjoying everything. Staffs are super friendly yet their service are the best warm and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful.

Could not fault the service; staff were all lovely. Meals were exceptional! We stayed two nights - multi- course extravaganza night one and shabu-shabu night two. Japanese breakfasts were outstanding. The room we stayed in was huge and looked over the adjacent river and forest. Our stay was magical!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanosato was exactly what I hoped for in a ryokan. The buildings are beautiful, and the riverside setting in the forest was a dream. It felt hugely private and was so relaxing. Staff were lovely and the level of service was fantastic. The kaiseki dinner blew us away - the food was all delicious and the level of care in making it was amazing. I could not recommend this place enough, and am only sad that I could not stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inez A, Brooklyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a dream! The rooms were beautiful. The staff was friendly and the dinner was spectacular! This is a must stay! Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful experience in a beautiful setting. Luxurious. Wonderful staff. An excellent choice l.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay. The staff was amazing! They greeted us with tea and a snack. We also got to enjoy complimentary sake in the main hall. My husband and I loved the onsen. They had separate ones for males and females and give you a designated time to have a private onsen time with your partner. The dinner and breakfast were amazing, they provide you with a traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast. We would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top tier service and very memorable experience. Quite relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Despite some flaws, we really enjoyed our stay at Wanosato. The meal service was the highlight of the trip - the chef was excellent as was the server (same every night). The room was a bit dated but the was overcome by the amazing setting right on the river and traditional rooms. The flaws were the shuttle bus was very rigid (except when they decided we had to wait for other passengers) and we had to take multiple taxis to the train station because it wasn’t running. They had no idea how we would do a hike in the area so we ended up on a road walk. They also have no lunch so we had to go to town for lunch which ended up being a 3 hour excursion because of the shuttle.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable property. The views and sounds of the river in every room are intoxicating. It’s down a super quiet street so you won’t hear any traffic. The meals were outstanding. The onsens were both unique and beautiful. The fixtures are dated but it makes the esthetic that much more authentic. I can’t recommend enough as a launching point to explore Takayama. I hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ben

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stunning location and views from the shared spaces. Kaiseki style food had so much effort put in to it too, with some delicious dishes. Disappointing that my wife couldnt use the cave onsen because of all male bathing, which really was the highlight. Frustrating too that they didnt have any slots for private couple onsens on the second day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A most beautiful place, warm attention and discreet service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very pleasant. The ryokan was in a traditional hut, located by and with views of the river. The booking experience was good as the ryokan responded promptly to my online queries and gave instructions on pick up clearly. Food was excellent - traditional Japanese Kaiseki. We enjoyed both breakfast and dinner very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with serene settings and exceptional service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about the property and our stay: the food, the staff, the amenities, the surroundings. It was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A charming rustic place. Comfortable and pleasing. Food was good. The living and showering areas could get really cold so I would suggest improving on this aspect. Another point of improvement would be the response time via email.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply amazing!

Absolutely one of the best experiences we've ever had. We stayed in the Kariyasu Villa overlooking the stream at the end of the property. The breakfast and dinner were astonishingly unbelievable. All of the dishes were of local specialties or Japanese: river fishes, sashimi, Hida beef, and so on. So if you're not open to fully experience Japanese cuisine, then try more westernized hotels and don't go to a traditional ryokan. The quality is beyond or like any Michelin starred restaurant we've been to and the quantity: come hungry! We were served by the kindest and warmest people. Sure, the English is more simplified, but we're in Japan! If you want fluent English, probably best not to go to other countries other than US or UK. Also, it's the twentieth century: Google Translate! We stayed 4 days/3 nights and enjoyed the onsen every night and day ... at our last day we even went twice! They switch the female and male onsens in the morning & evening. We were by ourselves for the most part and preferred the room with rock tubs. The evenings around the fire with hot sake was truly magical. The room does get smokey, but if you listened/learned a little about ryokans and traditional Japanese homes, it's to keep the building from rotting and repels the insects. In all, we are already talking about when we can again treat ourselves to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Royston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful Experience in Ryokan

We have a fantastic experience of a traditional Ryokan. Staff were so hospitable and the food was exquisite. Our rooms were overlooking the stream and in the big house which we enjoyed. Glad we stayed 2 nights and it was a welcome break from the city trip. We enjoyed the Bamboo Sake Magic tricks by the fire and meeting up with other guest. They have a limited free shuttle service but taxis were easily arranged for our early morning departure. We enjoyed wearing the robes and they have two segregated insensitivity. I liked the large wooden bath in our room. It made a great lasting memory in such a fascinating count.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, Amazing property albeit a bit dated which may add to its rustic charm. The location is 20 mins by car away from Takayama so take that into account, but they do have a shuttle that you can schedule. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018