Name: Country Hotel Takayama
Address: 6-38,Hanasato-cho, Takayama, 506-0026, JP

4/10

Poor

05 Jun 2026

Caio Vinicius

Very outdated hotel.
I’ve never seen a harder mattress than the ones in this hotel.
The smoking floor was awful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Curtis

The Country Hotel Takayama is an excellent value budget hotel. The hotel is right next to the train station, providing easy access when pulling a suitcase. The single room was small, clean, and functional. Hotel policy is to drop off the key at the desk when leaving, which I find a little inconvenient. The price for a night's stay is really low, so I can put up with the inconvenience.

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Elizabeth

The hotel was very clean and easy to find. The location was excellent. The staff was friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was very good. On the downside, the beds were hard as rocks. It felt like I was sleeping on a concrete slab. Otherwise, our stay was very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Suk Han

Conveniently located close to train station and bus terminal. Walking distance to town center. All staffs were very polite and helpful which made me feel welcoming. It was pricey for the room when we visited Takayama during the Takayama Festival, otherwise it would have been perfect.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

James G

Excellent location right next to the Bus Station.
Staff was very friendly.

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Jodie

Lovely hotel located very close to the train. Breakfast is very much Japanese focussed (but also catered for western palates). Rooms are very small (a little dated but that didn’t bother us). Easy walk to the central historic town.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2026

Krzysztof

Good hotel. Perfect location.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Gary

Hotel and room feel a little dated - an actual physical key to open your room door (which you are supposed to leave at reception each time you leave the hotel). Bed was very hard, but that said l did sleep well in it. Despite the dated decor and furnishings everything works and was spotlessly clean. Very handy location directly across the road from the bus terminal and train station.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Rita

This location is PERFECT!
Right by the JR Train station as well as Nohi Bus Station.
LOTS of shops within a minute's walk too.
Very clean, has everything I needed and more.
Breakfast is good. Loved the candied yams 🍠.
Arigato!!

Self

4/10

Poor

07 Dec 2025

wong yee

booked an economy double bed room, but at check-in the counter staff showed me a single room with a super single bed instead. When I requested to change to a double bed, one staff said there were no more rooms available. Later, another staff said a room change was possible but the price would be doubled. This showed poor communication among the staff.

I also asked the counter staff if I could park at parking lot No. 1 and even showed her a photo and the CCTV for confirmation. She agreed, but later another restaurant partner came to our car to scold my family about the parking. This was very upsetting and unprofessional.

However, the buffet breakfast was not bad and the breakfast staff were friendly and polite.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2025

Deborah

Great reception staff and daily cleaning

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

RUELAN

Awesome

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Michael

Great location but really tiny room. The staff is great and we enjoyed our stay. Very walkable area to the morning market and Temples.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2025

Calis

Property is a little dated and not very sound proof but location to the station is superb

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

08 May 2025

Shirley

The toilet smell bad

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2025

Brian

Small rooms, but friendly staff and very convenient location. Would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2025

Kimberly

This place was a good over night stay. I had accidentally booked a smoking room and was concerned because I am highly allergic to smoke. It turned out the room did not smell of smoke at all. The room was VERY small but I already was expecting that, so just be aware their rooms are small. The restaurant serves hida beef and it is amazing!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

augusto

Great location. Standard rooms, nothing fancy!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2025

Kay

everything was convenient! quite old timey but thats part of its charm

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2025

Maria

The place is right across the train and bus stations making it an excellent choice as we booked an early morning bus tour. The room we had ( paid extra 500 yen to check in early) was very tiny bit we made it work for us, we still had twin beds too as I chose this set up. It has the smallest kettle/ boiling bwater appliance we've ever used, not even one litre! But we managed. It was also easy to request for extra pillow. It has the thinnest and smallest pillow we've ever used! The other best part of our stay here is the tasty and healthy breakfast. It was very filling for us. It even had a machine that dispenses corn soup, beef consomme and Oolong tea in one appliance. It is a great experience staying at Country Hotel without the expensive rate. Thank your to the helpful staff, especially the cleaning tran, we forgot to put the no disturb sign before we left as we were in a hurry and we left a lot of stuff on our beds, including one of our luggage. Thanks for reorganising our mess!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2025

Natdanai

Actually, everything is perfect.

Anyway, the room can't protect any voice from other room. Air Conditioner is not good for control the temperature in the room.

However, the size is quite small but it is not the wrong by the hotel. It just me that may need the big one.

If i go alone, this hotel will be my first choice for relax.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2025

Wayne

I stayed 6 nights. I've stayed at this hotel forbthe past 10 years. The location is excellent, opposite the tain & bus station. Staff are extremely helpful & they service room daily. The hotel is basic but has what you need I love it.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Nov 2024

Natasha

Cant recommend it im sorry. It was cheap so i wasnt going to critisize the mattress that was genuinely almost as hard as the floor and had me worried about my back, but theres something wrong with the window seals because it was letting in a lot of air and it left the room absolutely freezing since it was 1-2 degrees outside at night my first night. They provided a yukata as nightware and i had to use it to try and block the draft. I was really lucky that id bought some warm clothes before checking in, because i had to sleep in them and my coat. I checked a window in the hall and it was the same.

Also, i wouldnt pay for breakfast. I chose it originally as it was very cheap and seemed like a good idea, but theres very cheap options at the nearby convenience store (literally not a minute away) and i think a couple people may have gotten food poisoning from it. I cant confirm it but i had very little of the warm food options that first morning and at one point in the day i felt really sick. Then, in the early hours of the morning i heard at least 1 person vomiting in another room, then what seemed to be another person further down. Its a pretty big coincidence so it left me wondering if it was the food

I feel bad critisising it because it was very low cost but i really would not go again. I can handle a harsh matress but a freezing room was depressing.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2024

Pereira

Aircon not cool enough

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

KA KI

Closed to attractions and station

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2024

Richard

Handy location for shopping and transportation

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

23 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Very small rooms, entire hotel smell of cold tobacco, mold in bathroom... Not sure why this hotel has such good reviews. Location and price were very good though.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2024

Agus

The room small, but good location.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2024

Esther

The hotel is conveniently located just a short walk from the central bus and train station, as well as nearby attractions like the market, float museum, old town, and the preservation area with its thatched houses. It's also close to a variety of restaurants, stores, and bars.

The cleaning team did an excellent job maintaining the room, but the property could use some attention. There were unexplained white stains and marks on the walls, and some dust on the fixtures. Additionally, receiving only one key card was somewhat inconvenient. The toilet was quite noisy and had to \"prepare\" before use, though the exact meaning of this was unclear.

On the positive side, the staff were friendly, professional, and approachable, and the breakfast offered a good range of Japanese and Western options. Overall, while the stay was satisfactory, I would not choose to return due to personal preferences and a desire for a different aesthetic and room size.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2024

Alma

Small rooms, but this was expected as per the description from Expedia. It would be right to have more than one suitcase in the room. Very convenient location literally right across from the main bus and train station. Lots of food options everywhere. The included breakfast was great.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2024

Razali

Need to upgrade the room

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2024

Jacqueline

Bed was too hard and bedding was not comfortable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

George

Country Hotel Takayama provides excellent customer services in both Japanese and English. Location is excellent and convenient as it is within couple minutes walking distance to both JR Takayama station and Nohi bus terminal.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2024

Imm Keow

Location of the hotel is the best. Opposite the Nohi Bus Center, 100m away from the Train station. 150m away from the famous Hida Beef restaurant.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2024

GAN

Bed for 2 is abit smaller than a standard queen size bed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2024

LILLIE

The breakfast was fabulous.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Close proximity to Takayama train station so it’s v convenient for those taking the JR. The room is small and walking spaces is limited once you have your luggages in. The heater, even on low, was too warm for the tiny room. If you turned it off, the room would have been too cold. There are 2 areas for parking; 1 right in front of the hotel with limited spaces and the 2nd one further down after the traffic light on the right. Make sure you park in lots 1-36.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2024

Christopher

Good location

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2024

Wayne

I've been visiting Takayama for the past 10 years & I stay at Country hotel every time. Great location & great value. Excellent staff. I will continue to stay here.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2023

Kaix

Excellent

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2023

Melanie Ann

The room was small with little space to repack. The location was very clean. Staff were especially courteous and spoke English with ease. Very convenient to Takayama train station.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

23 Nov 2023

Sylvia

I booked the hotel in July for a stay in mid Nov. because I wanted a non-smoking room. They never bothered to answer and as a result I should have cancelled and looked for a different hotel.
I didn’t cancel because I trusted they would be able to change my room before my stay.
When I arrived, I discussed this issue with the front desk and they just said they had no other room.
When I got to my room, I realized there were no towels in my bathroom. That was another back and forth situation as their English was not good. A hotel that has no English staff or even one English TV Channel should not be sold to Americans!
Out of my one month in Japan, I have to say that this was my worst hotel choice and would recommend to others to stay away.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Nov 2023

HUI LING

location is very good

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2023

Sharon

An old and bit run down property with rooms on the small side but I found the hotel comfortable and had everything I needed for a 2 night stay where I was out and about all day… just needed somewhere to put my head down at night. Noise from neighbouring rooms was easily heard at all hours. I slept with the window ajar for fresh and cool air. I’d stay there again if travelling by myself and budget was a factor.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2023

DongChun

Very near to the train and bus station. Family mart at the ground floor.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2023

CLYDE

Above average rooms are small but comfortable. Close to rail station. Walkable distance to old town. Only complaint beds and pillows very firm. Yes I would stay here again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2023

Rose

Steps from JR train and bus station. Super easy for day tripping. Free breakfast was super delicious (fish, pork, egg, rice, veggies, miso soup, croissants, jelly, apple juice, coffee, tea) the room is normal by Japanese standards but westerners may find it small. I don’t mind. I just need bed shower and toilet. The breakfast, location to transportation and price made this a great choice

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2023

Jhoanna

I really loved how close it was to the station and that there was a convenience store just below it.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

16 Jul 2023

Carolina

Avoid this hotel!!! Don’t stay !

It was the worst hotel of my life. The first room we got had a bathroom that was smelling like urine. We changed room , but the situation was not much better. The bathroom is disgusting. A bus station bathroom smells better than this hotels bathroom.
The bed is very hard and uncomfortable. The pillow seems like there are rocks on it.
The walls are dirty.
The carpet is dirty.
The room is super tiny. If you have luggage you will struggle to move around the room and to open doors.
It was a nightmare. The city was basically fully booked and I had a short stay, otherwise I would have changed hotels.
Very bad experience
Avoid at all costs ! Really really bad and disgusting.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2023

Lucia

Staff were very helpful. Washing machines onsite very handy. Convenience store just below the hotel. Parking lot is very difficult to find in the dark as not near the hotel. Room was ok (the smallest we stayed in on our trip). Breakfast was not very appetising.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 May 2023

Ka Ho

The hotel would simply ignore everything you request. I am a non-smoker and requested a non-smoking room and a parking spot upon my arrival a month ago, but then they just can’t care less.

I also asked for another room key, and got rejected somehow. The room and the furniture are very old, positively thinking Japan things are really durable.

I am a frequent Japan traveler and I guess this hotel gave the worst experience so far.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2023

Koh Sing

Right next to JR station and walking distance to old town. Convenient

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2023

Parpot

Next to Jr and bus station

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Access is apparently limited to people who can climb steps to the second floor lobby for registration.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2023

susan

Two minute walk from the train and bus station. I was late booking this property for the festival and had to reserve a smoking room. Pleasantly surprised that I couldn’t smell any smoke.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2023

dolores

The shower curtain was moldy and i had to ask for a new one. The staff was great and change it right away. The bldg. Is old and needs to be renovated. Do expect a lot from a low fee per night. Food was ok if you are not picky bec. It is a traditional japanese breakfast.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2023

Mei Chen

The hotel is right across the street from the Takayama JR station and a 8 minutes' walk from the tourist sites like Takayama Jinya, Miyagawa & Jinya Morning Markets and the traditional building preservation areas. While the hotel looks dated, it is clean and well upkept and basic amenities were provided. As it was still the cooler season, the aircon in the room blasted hot air instead. Was advised by the reception staff to switch off the aircon and open the windows to cool the room. A suggestion to the hotel to inform hotel guests of this during check-in during the season.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2023

Sattha

The best

2/10

Poor

18 Oct 2022

Shmuel

Horrible hotel, like dog and pig house, the staff are laying and gave us wrong room because they was fully booked, Expedia show fake information on the website about this hotel

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

18 Aug 2022

Mizuho

Pros:Convenient location, economy price
Cons: clean service, check in system

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2022

Abdulrehman

Service and hospitality is great

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2022

Sara

Nice hotel in a nice location

Located across the street from the JR station/bus station (which is about 10 minutes away from the markets and things to do in town). Very nice breakfast buffet. The front desk staff are very helpful and can provide a map with multiple dinner options highlighted. Decent wifi.

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2021

Dery

Nice hotel and the breakfast was delicious

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2021

Ashleigh

One night stay

It was just for 1 night. It was a regular hotel with a good view of the mountains. I liked how it was near the train station.

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2021

Verified traveler

The location was good.
At first, my room smelled of cigarette smoke, but the smell dissipated through the week. I was wondering if smoke-free rooms were available.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

It’s a good place to stay and they have very supportive staff. It’s located near to the Hida Folk Village. Therefore we were able to access there easily. So I recommended this hotel for people to stay and enjoy the day.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Directly above a convenient store and opposite the train station. Great location!

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

The receptionists were always friendly and attentive to your needs. The room itself was nothing fancy however its location was great, making it convenient and accessible.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

staffs so nice and friendly. everythingis new but for me the bed is too hard. the rest is great

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

เดินทางสะดวก ใกล้สถานีรถไฟและบัส ข้างล่างมี family mart ห้องเล็กแต่ครบ

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2020

DIONISIO

Very handy, close to everything

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Great location! Just next to the bus station and JR station. And the price is really good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Good surrounding

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2020

Wen Wei

Excellent location!

A Stone thru away from Takayama JR station and bus station. Very suitable fir those take Takayama as based camp and travel to other nearby tourist spots. We book 2 twins beds, the room space is ok. As most of the time we are outside.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2019

Pamelia

Location is convenient. Near Bus Terminal and place of intetests.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2019

BERNHARD R

Hotel at best location

The Hotel is quite old but very clean.
Only a smoking room was available but to my surprise not smelling any smoke.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2019

Chow Meng

Good location and reasonable price

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2019

Hung

It is so conveniently located just across the street from the Takayama JR Station and the bus terminal. This more than makes up for the small room (barely enough for 2 adults with luggages but bearable if it’s a short stay and you’re out mostly). Staff and friendly and helpful. I will not hesitate to stay here if I visit 高山 again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2019

Susan

We were assigned a smoking room, even though we had requested a nonsmoking one. We were told no nonsmoking rooms were available. After one night in that room, our allergies became worst and I again requested a room change. There still weren’t any available. However, they offered to bring an air filter for the room and that took care of the problem. The other bothersome thing is that you are given one key only which needs to be turned in every time you leave and picked up when you return. Often the front desk was very busy and the wait to pick up your room key was long.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

A very good place to stay .

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Smallest room ever, it can only fit either me and my boyfriend or my luggage, the beds were the hardest in my life also the pillows. You have to drop your key in the lobby every time you go out.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

It is considered a good low budget hotel. Breakfast is not that good. It is truly low budget budget.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2019

yossi

Nice

Rooms are very small !
Brekfest are nice

Friends

4/10

Poor

14 Oct 2019

Carlos Roberto

I really don't recomend

Heavy smoking smell. Bed very hard. A lot of things are old.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Room is extremely small. 2 person can't move at tge same time. It is also dated and need a refurbishment. Location is great. Just across the JR station and easy to find.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

25 Jun 2019

Gruetzi

Room too small. Bed very hard. There is hardly any room to move. Maybe intended for Japanese.
Breakfast okay. Close to train station.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2019

Kelvin

A nice hotel to stay and easy to find. A good location to get around the area.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

It was such amazing deal for the price, considering it's location just right across the train station and the bus terminal from where you can conveniently catch early 1st bus to Kamikochi nature reserve or Shirakawago.
What I also liked is the provision of microwave and cheap laundromat (washing machine and dryer) at the reception, which is not commonly available.
A surprising delighter that came inside the room was a smartphone with data, free to use outside the hotel during the stay, which is super helpful to find places of interest, check weather and navigation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Awesone hotel. 1min infront train stations & familymart just at ground floor.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Great property right next to the train station, super practical for most attractions around Takayama. Small but well-designed rooms (like elsewhere in Japan), and great quality for money!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2019

Michele

Perfect location

The location opposite the train and bus station was ideal for onward travel. Easy walking distance to all the sights. The staff were incredibly efficient and diligent. Room was small but perfectly comfortable with explanations in English for everything. It is a smoking hotel but the window can be opened to ventilate. The room was well insulated and didn't hear any noise from the corridor or next door. Highly recommended for the reasonable price.

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2019

Robin

Ideal location

Very small room, perhaps the smallest in our trip to Japan. Breakfast was ok but certainly not great. The location, across the road from the bus station, was ideal and the main reason for booking this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2019

Christine

Takayama

Nice location where everything within walking distance and train station. Breakfast is good and friendly staff

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2019

YKSow

Near to train station, just cross the street make our travel plan convenience. Family Mart just down stair and no problem for quick snack.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

I don’t believe this is a three star standard hotel! It’s more like 1-2 star... I have been travelling around Japan for the last three weeks and used 3+ star hotels and this is definitely not one of them. I have sent them an email in regards to my booking about a month ago and when I came to check in they said “sorry” we don’t read emails! Due to this I wasted lots of my time sorting out my non smoking room that I booked.
Room are overly small and very very old!
Breakfast was very very ordinary and staff in the restaurant in rude! They don’t want you to use more than one clean plate. My mother wanted a new plate to get some toast and the staff came and took the plate off her and said “sorry only one plate” then she went and got her a small side plate and gave it to her. Why not have some written instructions in English so we can understand?? I thought that was very very rude.
Overall the experience that I got from the beginning is not that great!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

My booking was messed up! My booking was for a non smoking room but second night due to them being full they have allocated me a smoking room and wasted more than 1/2 hour of my time to sort it out! Finally at the end I was given a non smoking room.. Breakfast is very ordinary!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Fast internet! Great location. Good breakfast for reasonable price.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Good