Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), laundry facilities and a sauna at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 3 indoor hot springs, and indulge in a facial, aromatherapy or a massage. The on-site sushi restaurant, sushicho, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
Free self-parking, valet parking and extended parking
A free local area shuttle, hot springs on-site and an electric car charging station
A water dispenser, a front desk safe and a lift
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan have perks, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
24-inch HDTVs with digital channels
Fridges, children's slippers and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free area shuttle
Area shuttle
Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
Free extended parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Food and drink
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Kaiseki meal
Restaurants on site
sushicho
Things to do
3 indoor hot springs
Full-service spa
Sauna
Spa tub
Family friendly
Free area shuttle
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Full-service spa
2 treatment rooms
3 indoor hot springs
Aromatherapy
Facials
Hot springs open from 2:00 PM - midnight
Hot springs water temperature - 40 ºC
Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Massage
Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Children's slippers
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
24-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Pay films
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Tatami (woven mat) flooring
Tokonoma (alcove)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must order dinner by 7 PM. Meal service is not available after 7 PM.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 25 2025 to June 26 2025 (dates subject to change):
One of the dining venues
Daily housekeeping
Hot springs
Laundry facilities
Parking area
Sauna
Shuttle services
Spa
Spa/Beauty services
Hot tub
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 1100.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: JPY 1100.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a security system 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
We should mention
Hot springs access available from 2:00 PM to midnight
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Hiranoya
Honjin Hiranoya
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Inn
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Inn Takayama
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Takayama
Kachoan
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Ryokan
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Takayama
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Ryokan Takayama
Frequently asked questions
Is Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan?
Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property. The parking area will be unavailable from June 25 2025 until June 26 2025 (dates subject to change).
What time is check-in at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan located?
Located in Hida Takayama Onsen, this spa ryokan is steps away from Nakabashi Bridge and Takayama Jinya. Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area and Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square are also within 5 minutes. Takayama Station is 9 minutes by foot.
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 203 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 203 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 203 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 203 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 203 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Carolyn
30 Dec 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
The dinner is a bit disappointed. The sashimi seems comes out from frozen food and no taste of fish at all.
In general, the staff service is great. Maybe I will stay there next time but without meal at all.
Every detail of this experience was amazing. It is a one of a kind experience, from the location, room/amenities, service, and food. Loved our stay. Highly recommend.
Excellent Ryokan with first class service and superb dining (beautifully presented and delicious breakfast and kaiseki dinner if choosing the half board option). Room was immaculately clean and decorated in tasteful traditional style. A very enjoyable stay.
Loved this ryokan. The food was exceptional. Staff was great. Very convenient location to walk around Takayama. The free shuttle to the station was nice.
Excellent location walkable to all main areas and restaurants. 10 min walk to JR and bus station but they offer complimentary private shuttle to and from station. Staff is very attentive to every detail. From pick up at the station to checkin, dinner and breakfast and throughout the stay. Service is very personalized and knows the needs of each guest. They have a very nice women’s onsen however need to go outside across the street. Fully equipped amenities in the public baths. Food was excellent with the best ingredients all from local sources. We stayed 3 nights but only had one dinner and wished we had for an extra meal. Breakfast was large in portions with lots of detail and thoughtfulness. Delicious and nutritious!! Traditional Japanese rooms were spacious and had comfortable tatamis. Definitely recommended for a nice relaxing time in Takayama!!
Best Ryokan for my trip! Everything is just perfect. The Onsen is great and clean. Staff are friendly, helpful and happy. Food is amazing. I am already planning my next trip to stay here a bit longer, say 4-5 nights.
Location is amazing. All the stores were walking distance, practically at your doorstep. Service was impeccable. The ryokan provides transportation to and frm train station. There are 3 onsen affiliated w this ryokan. One on property and 2 across the street. They provide yukata in your room. Would recommend one Japanese style dinner and breakfast on site. It’s a wonderful experience. I would love to come back for the service and the location convenience. Beautiful place to stay.
10/10, worth every penny!!! The ultimate ryokan experience. Every details and aspects of the stay is warm and comfortable. From the moment you enter the door, you are greeted the most welcoming staff. The room is spacious, clean, and full of Japanese details. The meals are abundant and delicious, every dish is a work of art. There are 3 onsens to choose from, each one is super clean and filled with amenities. The location is the ryokan is a 10 minute walk from the Takayama station and right in the heart of the old town.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Allan
7 Nov 2023
Allan
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Catey
Travelled with partner
29 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Convenient location. Japanese style--prepare to sleep on futon on the floor. There is a onset bath in the ryokan.
Fantastic stay at a traditional ryokan. Service was exceptional, food absolutely delicious and it felt exclusive. The onsen was great and I will totally recommend.
Wow - where do I start? This was an amazing place. Our first experience of a Ryokan but we were truly impressed from the reception on arrival with drum, to the superb rooms, the extremely attentive, but not intrusive, staff. The food was exceptional and can revommend both the onsens and the in room Chiatsu massage