Minshuku Takizawa

9.7

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.7/10, based on 128 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 Current ryokan	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	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 10:00 AM

Mountain Setting Forest Surroundings Quiet Village Hot Spring Town Private Onsen Open-Air Bath

Location

506-1422 Gifu, Takayama, Okuhidaonsengo Nakao 261 , Japan

Staff 9,8/10

Facilities 9,6/10

Cleanliness 9,9/10

Comfort 9,8/10

Value for money 9,8/10

Location 9,4/10

Okuhida Onsen BaseIn Okuhidaonsengo Nakao, convenient for Kamikochi and the Shinhotaka area.

Mountain ViewsThe property is noted for appealing mountain views from the ryokan.

Hot Spring BathGuests can unwind in the ryokan's onsen bath after sightseeing.

Open-Air BathAn outdoor bath adds a more scenic, traditional soaking experience.

Excellent ValueReview scores strongly highlight value for money alongside comfort and facilities.

Warm HospitalityGuest ratings consistently praise the staff and overall welcome.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsShin-Hotaka access and the ryokan’s dinner-plus-private-bath rhythm are the main drivers here: arrive by mid-afternoon, soak before dinner, sleep early, then use the ropeway or a short area visit next morning. A second night works if you want a slower onsen stay or weather flexibility for mountain views.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-2 night Okuhida onsen and mountain stop near Shin-Hotaka, not as a long sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Dining gapNearby dining is very limited, so skipping the meal plan can make dinner logistics awkward.

Remote areaGood for quiet mountain stays, but inconvenient for travelers who want easy station access or late-night movement.

Adults onlyThis property does not accept children, so families should rule it out early.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

In-house meal space for breakfast and dinner.

Tanuki (nearby)

nearbyabout 10 km

Roadside-station restaurant known for local casual meals.

Ankiya (nearby)

nearbyabout 14 km

Popular Okuhida spot for Hida beef and hearty local fare.

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, the simplest route is to arrive via Takayama Station and transfer at the adjacent Takayama Nohi Bus Terminal to an Okuhida / Shinhotaka-bound bus, then use a short local walk or taxi depending on luggage and weather. If coming from the Nagano side, Hirayu Bus Terminal is the most practical transfer hub, while Matsumoto Airport is the most useful nearby airport for this side of the Alps.

Takayama Stationstation
32 kmabout 70–90 min by cartypically about 90–110 min after transferring to the adjacent bus terminal
Main rail gateway for this ryokan; ideal if arriving by JR from Nagoya, Toyama, or central Japan before transferring to the Nohi bus network.
Nakao Kogen (Ashiyu-mae) Bus Stopbus
280 mabout 3–8 min on foot, depending on the exact stop position and luggageabout 3–5 min by taxilocal stop on the Hirayu / Shinhotaka bus corridor; best checked locally
Most convenient nearby bus stop for travelers already heading into the Nakao highland area; practical if packing light, but a short taxi may be easier in snow or with large bags.
Shinhotaka Ropeway Bus Stopbus
3.4 kmabout 45 min walkabout 8–15 min by taxiabout 15–25 min by local bus, depending on service pattern
Useful as the main end-of-line stop in the area and a clear landmark for arrivals; good if you want a simple transfer point or plan to visit the ropeway before or after check-in.
Hirayu Bus Terminalbus
13 kmabout 30–40 min by car or taxiabout 35–50 min by bus in typical conditions
Best regional transfer hub for travelers arriving from Matsumoto, Kamikochi-season routes, or other Okuhida services; a very practical interchange before continuing toward Shinhotaka.
Takayama Nohi Bus Terminalbus
32 kmabout 70–90 min by car in normal conditionsabout 90–110 min by direct or through bus, depending on traffic and season
Best primary access hub for most visitors because it sits next to Takayama Station and connects directly toward Okuhida and Shinhotaka.
Matsumoto Bus Terminal / Matsumoto Station areabus
36 kmabout 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr 15 min by caroften about 2 hr to 2 hr 40 min with bus connections via Hirayu or direct seasonal patterns; best checked locally
Useful for travelers approaching from Nagano Prefecture; not the closest hub, but sometimes the most logical one when crossing the Alps from the east.
Matsumoto Airportairport
33 kmabout 1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 30 min by carusually requires onward bus or rail-plus-bus transfers and is best checked locally
Most useful airport on the Nagano side for this area, especially if planning an overland approach via Matsumoto and Hirayu rather than via major big-city airports.
Toyama Airportairport
55 kmabout 2 hr 15 min to 3 hr by carusually a longer multi-step route via Toyama and Takayama; best checked locally
Can be a workable airport option for some itineraries, but usually less straightforward than arriving through Takayama by rail and bus.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Private onsen without the awkwardnessAll baths are private-use family baths, including both open-air and indoor options, so couples, families, or shy bathers can soak without sharing with strangers.
Beautiful kominka atmosphereThe inn is a renovated old Hida house with exposed old timber, Hida furniture, and a distinctly warm Japanese-modern style that feels more personal than a standard budget inn.
Good base for Shin-Hotaka outingsIts Nakao/Shinhotaka location works well for travelers heading to the Shin-Hotaka Ropeway or mountain areas, and the inn even mentions pickup support for the ropeway.
Comfort-focused rooms for a minshukuSeveral rooms include floor heating using hot-spring heat, and some upgraded room types have in-room toilet and washbasin, which is a nice step up from a very basic guesthouse stay.
Dinner built around Hida beefThe inn highlights a homemade countryside kaiseki style meal centered on Hida beef, making the stay appealing if you want a regional dinner experience on-site.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Far from central TakayamaThis is not a town-base property for old-town strolling; it is deep in Okuhida/Shinhotaka, so sightseeing in central Takayama takes a significant trip.
Some rooms are fairly compactThe inn itself notes that room sizes are not especially large, and its simpler Japanese-style rooms can feel tight if you are traveling with too many people or large luggage.
Outdoor baths are simple in useThe open-air baths do not have showers and cannot be used with shampoo or soap, so you need to use the indoor baths for full washing.
Limited in-room conveniencesNot every room has a toilet or washbasin, there are no in-room refrigerators, and there is no safe, so the setup is closer to a traditional minshuku than a full-service ryokan.
Less convenient for card-first travelersThe inn states that credit cards are not accepted, so guests need to be ready to pay in Japanese yen instead of relying on cashless payment.

Current position: 3rd out of 89 ryokans in Gifu.

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 Current ryokan	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