Wan Wan Paradise Takayama

8.2

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.2/10, based on 40 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Yatsusankan-Children 6 years and older only	9.8/10	733
🥈 2nd	まち宿壱龍 MACHIYADO ICHIRYU	9.7/10	582
🥉 3rd	Minshuku Takizawa	9.7/10	128
4th	Iroriyado Hidaya	9.6/10	368
5th	Nakaodaira	9.6/10	143
6th	Wanosato	9.5/10	603
7th	Tajimaya	9.5/10	422
8th	Yamazatonoiori Soene	9.5/10	228
9th	Ryokan Asunaro	9.4/10	1,821
10th	Sumiyoshi Ryokan	9.4/10	1,012
11th	Oyado Koto No Yume	9.3/10	3,532
12th	Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan	9.3/10	653
13th	Oyado Eitaro	9.3/10	298
14th	Ryokan Kutsuroginoya Yuu	9.3/10	292
15th	Takimotokan Yuki No Sato	9.3/10	171
16th	Busuitei	9.4/10	64
17th	Yunoshimakan	9.2/10	1,851
18th	Honjin Hiranoya Kofukan	9.2/10	832
19th	Magohachi, auberge acceptant les animaux	9.3/10	76
20th	Senzairou	9.3/10	75
21st	Juhachiro	9.1/10	3,459
22nd	Hakuunsou	9.2/10	71
23rd	Kawakamiya Kasuitei	9.1/10	563
24th	Ena Totaro	9.2/10	65
25th	Mozumo (Adult Only)	9.1/10	68
26th	Oyado Kokoro	9.1/10	67
27th	Furusato	9.2/10	32
28th	Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel – KEIO GROUP HOTELS –	9.0/10	3,426
29th	Enakyo Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha	9.0/10	676
30th	Yunohirakan	9.0/10	509
31st	Hotel Hotaka	9.0/10	372
32nd	Iwamura Sanso	9.0/10	243
33rd	Ryokan Tanaka	9.0/10	184
34th	Hirayunomori Bettei Yuuka Sanzōan	9.6/10	8
35th	Izumi-so	9.0/10	68
36th	Suimeikan	8.9/10	4,413
37th	Ryokan Tanabe 旅館田邊	8.9/10	1,933
38th	Miyama Ouan	8.9/10	1,384
39th	Hirayukan	8.9/10	1,147
40th	Hidatakayama Futarishizuka Hakuun	8.9/10	46
41st	kutokuan	9.7/10	2
42nd	Business Ryokan Iroha	10.0/10	1
43rd	Yushō Fukujikan	8.8/10	19
44th	Takayama Ouan	8.7/10	2,120
45th	Okuhida Garden Hotel Yakedake	8.7/10	1,529
46th	Tsuyukusa	8.7/10	1,274
47th	Mutsumikan	8.7/10	996
48th	Yumoto Choza	8.7/10	533
49th	Ryokan Murayama	8.7/10	429
50th	Gero Onsen Yukyunohana	8.7/10	236
51st	Hotel Park	8.7/10	190
52nd	Suisensou	8.7/10	32
53rd	Sendaiya	8.6/10	4
54th	Onyado Hisui	8.6/10	23
55th	Hirayunomori	8.6/10	40
56th	Ryokan gastronomique Komakusa	8.5/10	10
57th	The RYOKAN O	8.6/10	155
58th	Hotel Miki	8.6/10	746
59th	Yukimurasaki	8.6/10	999
60th	Shirakawagō no Yu, source thermale naturelle	8.6/10	1,027
61st	Okada Ryokan Warakutei	8.6/10	1,036
62nd	Ichinomatsu Japanese Modern Hotel	8.6/10	1,483
63rd	Tabist Kazeyuki	8.6/10	1,542
64th	Kazeya	8.6/10	1,605
65th	Matsunoi	8.5/10	187
66th	Ryokan Gizan	8.5/10	196
67th	Oyado Hachibei	8.5/10	579
68th	Sasara	8.5/10	1,311
69th	Ryori Ryokan Shikanoyu	8.2/10	13
70th	Wan Wan Paradise Takayama Current ryokan	8.2/10	40
71st	Minshuku Iwatakan	8.3/10	202
72nd	Shitanda	8.2/10	56
73rd	Ryokan Takayama	8.3/10	274
74th	Bosenkan	8.3/10	1,778
75th	Yamagataya	8.2/10	432
76th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Gero Honkan	8.2/10	453
77th	TAOYA Gero	8.2/10	1,155
78th	Shiki Resort Hida Takayamaso	7.9/10	32
79th	緑風苑きよはる Ryokufuen Kiyoharu	7.8/10	35
80th	Hostel Murasaki	8.1/10	2,311
81st	Yakenoyu	7.8/10	62
82nd	Hotel Kikori	7.8/10	219
83rd	Kisoya	7.8/10	252
84th	Business Hotel Shizusato Ryokan	7.3/10	42
85th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Gero Bekkan	7.5/10	820
86th	Miyamaso	6.6/10	54
87th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Enakyo	7.0/10	928
88th	Mizubaso	6.1/10	92
89th	Nagataki	4.8/10	318

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 11:00 AM

Forest Surroundings Riverside Location Mountain Setting Countryside Escape Hot Spring Town Private Onsen

Location

506-2252 Gifu, Takayama, Hanyuukawachou Kute 470-1 , Japan

Staff 9,0/10

Facilities 8,0/10

Cleanliness 8,0/10

Comfort 9,0/10

Value for money 8,0/10

Location 8,0/10

Dog-Friendly StayBuilt for travelers with dogs, with pet amenities and an off-leash area.

Hot Spring BathsNatural hot spring bathing is available, adding a classic onsen stay element.

Mountain SettingSet in a quiet riverside mountain area with a calm, nature-rich atmosphere.

Near Hirayu OnsenConvenient base for Hirayu Onsen, Kamikochi area outings, and alpine sightseeing.

Spacious Cottage OptionPrivate cottage accommodation offers extra space, useful for families or groups.

Easy Car AccessFree parking on site suits road trips through Okuhida and Takayama's mountain routes.

Recommended stay1 nightScenery and bath setup are the main draw: arrive mid-afternoon, use the private hot spring baths, have dinner on site, sleep quietly, then walk the grounds after breakfast before moving on to Takayama, Hirayu, or Norikura.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night nature-and-onsen stop for travelers with a car, especially dog owners, rather than a central Takayama sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Remote for TakayamaDespite the Takayama name, it is about an hour by car from Takayama Station, so old-town sightseeing is not quick or convenient.

Car strongly preferredNo hotel shuttle is offered, so rail travelers face bus or taxi logistics and less flexible arrival timing.

Pet-focused propertyThis hotel is built around stays with dogs, so travelers wanting a classic quiet ryokan atmosphere may prefer elsewhere.

Limited overstay riskThe immediate area is scenic but sparse, so many travelers will run out of nearby easy activities after one full day.

Kacho (on-site)

on-site

Main Japanese dining room with kaiseki-style dinner and breakfast service.

Lounge (on-site)

on-site

Relaxed lounge for drinks and post-dinner time.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Generic on-site meal venue used for seasonal course dinners and breakfast when plans include meals.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive via JR Takayama Station and transfer at the adjacent Nohi Bus Center toward Hirayu or Honoki-daira, then continue by taxi or local bus depending on luggage and season. If coming by air, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport is usually the most practical nearby airport, followed by an onward ground transfer.

JR Takayama Stationstation
23 kmabout 35–45 min by car in normal conditionstypically about 45–70 min with bus transfer from the station area
Best rail arrival point for most visitors; transfer next door to the Nohi Bus Center, then continue toward Hirayu/Honoki-daira and finish by taxi if needed.
Shin-Shimashima Stationstation
28 kmabout 45–60 min by car in favorable conditionsabout 60–90 min by bus or mixed transfer, best checked locally
Useful alternative rail access from the Matsumoto side, especially for travelers routing through Nagano Prefecture toward Hirayu/Oku-Hida.
Honoki-daira area bus stop / transfer pointbus
1.7 kmwalking is not ideal with luggageabout 3–5 min by taxiabout 5–10 min by local bus if operating
Potentially the closest practical roadside bus access near the property area; useful for short taxi completion, especially with luggage or in bad weather.
Hirayu Bus Terminalbus
8.8 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 10–15 min by taxiabout 15–25 min by local bus or shuttle, best checked locally
Best nearby regional bus hub for the ryokan; useful if arriving from Takayama, Matsumoto, Kamikochi-side routes, or Shin-Hotaka area.
Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
23 kmabout 35–45 min by car in normal conditionsabout 45–70 min by bus depending on service pattern
Main long-distance and regional bus gateway for reaching the ryokan from central Takayama; convenient for transfers from JR rail services.
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airportairport
38 kmabout 75–95 min by car depending on mountain road conditionsusually about 2–3 hours with transfers
Usually the most practical airport for this ryokan if you are approaching from the Matsumoto/Nagano side; onward bus and taxi planning is important.
Toyama Airportairport
60 kmabout 1 hr 45 min–2 hr 15 min by caroften slower and transfer-heavy, best checked locally
A secondary airport option that can work for some itineraries, but it is generally less direct than Matsumoto for this property.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Excellent for traveling with dogsThis property is built around dog travel, with pet-friendly rooms, dedicated dog services, and an atmosphere where bringing your dog feels genuinely accommodated rather than merely allowed.
More space than a city hotelThe hotel-and-cottage setup gives a roomier feel than many central Takayama stays, which is especially helpful for families, longer stays, or guests traveling with pets and extra gear.
Peaceful mountain settingSet in the wooded Kute area by the river, the location offers a quieter, more nature-oriented experience than staying in busy central Takayama.
Private reservable hot-spring bathsGuests can use reservable private baths, which is a practical advantage for travelers who prefer a more secluded bathing experience.
Good base for outdoor travelersIts upland location near the Honoki-Daira area makes it appealing if your trip is focused on walks, fresh air, seasonal scenery, or combining Takayama with nearby mountain outings.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Far from old-town TakayamaThe property is not in the historic center, so it is less convenient if your priority is easy access to Sanmachi Suji, morning markets, or frequent restaurant hopping.
Best suited to dog loversEven if you are not bringing a pet, the hotel experience is clearly oriented toward dog owners, so travelers seeking a neutral or traditional ryokan ambiance may find the concept less appealing.
Less traditional than a classic ryokanThis stay leans more toward a pet-friendly resort hotel and cottage experience than a refined, heritage-style ryokan with a deeply traditional atmosphere.
Dining options are less flexible nearbyBecause of the out-of-town setting, spontaneous dining alternatives around the property are more limited than in central Takayama.
Value depends on your need for pet facilitiesIf you are not using the dog-focused amenities, part of what makes this property special may not translate into better value for your trip.

Current position: 70th out of 89 ryokans in Gifu.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
65th	Matsunoi	8.5/10	187
66th	Ryokan Gizan	8.5/10	196
67th	Oyado Hachibei	8.5/10	579
68th	Sasara	8.5/10	1,311
69th	Ryori Ryokan Shikanoyu	8.2/10	13
70th	Wan Wan Paradise Takayama Current ryokan	8.2/10	40
71st	Minshuku Iwatakan	8.3/10	202
72nd	Shitanda	8.2/10	56
73rd	Ryokan Takayama	8.3/10	274
74th	Bosenkan	8.3/10	1,778
75th	Yamagataya	8.2/10	432