Name: Wanosato
Address: 509-3505 Gifu, Takayama, Ichinomiyamachi 1682, Japan, Ichinomiyamachi 1682, Gifu, 509-3505, Japan
Rating: 9.6

Wanosato

–Excellent location – show map

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Very good breakfast

Parking

Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking

Views

View, Terrace, River view

Free Wifi

Internet

Kitchen Facilities

Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Shuttle service

About this property

Michelin key awarded. Awarded by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice in 2015, Wanosato offers luxurious Japanese-style ryokan stay in a 160-year-old quaint Gassho-zukuri thatched-roof house, nestled in the tranquil woods. It features a bedrock and a cypress public hot spring bath, where guests can unwind with mountain views. The property is a 20-minute complimentary shuttle ride from JR Takayama Station. Free WiFi is available in all rooms and lobby area. Fitted with a relaxing ambiance, tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The private bathroom has a bathtub, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are nonsmoking rooms and feature a view of the nearby river. Wanosato Ryokan offers a garden and free on-site parking. The free pick-up service from the Takayama Station requires a reservation at least 1 day in advance. A Japanese breakfast and dinner feature a variety of beautifully presented dishes, prepared from seasonal produce. Meals are served at the dining area. The ryokan is a 70-mintue drive to Shirakawago Village, while Takayama's Old Town and its morning market is a 25-minute drive away. Takayama expressway exit is a 20-minute drive from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Luxury Japanese-Style House - Annex 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Premium Room 4 futon beds
Deluxe Japanese-Style House - Annex 4 futon beds
Premium Japanese-Style House - Annex 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room 3 futon beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Daniel

United States

“We were looking for the quintessential Ryokan experience - as this was likely to be our one and only opportunity to be in one. Wanosato met that expectation. The "room" was actually 4 rooms looking directly out on a lovely river. The onsen...”

Nicholas

United States

“Most amazing stay possible from service, hospitality, food, to design.”

Steven

United States

“An opportunity to stay in a historic ryocan with beautiful facilities, attentive staff, meals delicious and presented as if right out of a magazine. Rooms look out over a serene wilderness setting, flowing stream. Genuine hot springs onsens....”

Christopher

United States

“We stayed in the Deluxe Japanese Style House, or Garyu Villa. The entire experience was amazing. The staff were all incredibly friendly and patient, and every moment seemed carefully choreographed to make our stay peaceful and relaxing. The food...”

Michael

United States

“Both the kaiseki dinner and the breakfast were exceptional. Onsen rooms for men and women were switched as usual between one day and the next, so we were able to enjoy both room styles: a large, simple hinoki bath and a rock garden style bath. The...”

Rachel

United States

“Incredibly unique, remote, countryside. Authentic Japanese experience.”

Bartlett

United States

“Felt like we were living in a movie set in ancient Japan. Service was impossibly perfect. The food was incredible and carefully prepared. The setting next to a babbling brook with the rooms all decorated from pre-modern japan era, was surreal. ...”

James

United States

“Very nice open view from lodging to the river. Slept soundly with the hush of the stream. Food was amazing and staff was so courteous and welcoming.”

Trudy

Canada

“Beautiful traditional ryokan set in the forest next to a river. Staff took great effort to provide excellent service.”

Chase

United States

“This was the perfect retreat for my wife and I on our honeymoon, I really couldn’t say enough good things about the staff and the ambiance and the history here. We stayed in the Garyu house which was a private villa in the traditional Japanese...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 283 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property info

If you have some food that you can't eat for allergies or you don't like, please let us know when you make the reservation. We can't handle the offer about food after you've arrived.

Language Spoken

Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Wanosato

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

House rules

Wanosato takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 7 are welcome.

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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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there are no restaurants within a walking distance around the property, and meals cannot be added to bookings on site. To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation by 7 day in advance. The shuttle will depart from JR Takayama Station at the following times: 14:20 ,15:20, 16:20. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. Please note that the property will do its best to accommodate your requests, but smoking preferences cannot be guaranteed. The property will neutralize smoking smells, using a deodorizer spray. Guests with food allergies or other dietary restrictions should inform the property at least 3 days in advance. Vegetarian meals are not available. Guests staying with children must notify the property in advance. Children's meals will be provided accordingly.

Please inform Wanosato 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.