Overview
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan stands beside the red Nakabashi Bridge in Takayama's old town, a minute's walk from the Jinya morning market. Dinner is an A5 Hida beef kaiseki in a private room, with the beef grilled on a magnolia leaf, simmered and served as sushi, and the menu changes monthly. The women's bath is set in a traditional folk house, and the 28-room inn also runs a sushi restaurant, Sushicho.
Key facts
- Price
- Luxury
- Our tier, on a scale from Budget to Luxury
- Children
- Welcome
Checked on the inn’s official site, . How we check
Best time: Autumn: Takayama Autumn Festival (Hachiman Matsuri) in early October. Spring: Takayama Spring Festival (Sanno Matsuri) in mid-April.
Before you book
- Book dinner by 7 PM: no meal service after this time, so plan your arrival accordingly
- Book well in advance for Takayama Festival periods (April and October)
- Ask about the premium kaiseki upgrade with nodoguro and uni when booking
Baths & dining
Onsen & baths
- Spring type
- Simple hot spring (soft, skin-friendly alkaline water)
- Water temperature
- 40-42°C
Indoor baths
- Men's indoor hot spring bath
- Women's indoor hot spring bath in folk house (kominka) setting
- Additional indoor mineral hot spring baths (3 total)
Outdoor baths
- Men's open-air bath with scenic views
- Cold drinking water is available in the bath area
- Special toiletries are provided for both men and women
Dining
Private dining rooms for kaiseki dinner and breakfast
Sushicho: on-site sushi restaurant (lunch and dinner)
- Breakfast
- 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- Dinner
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (last order; dinner service not available after 7 PM)
Specialty dishes
- A5-grade Hida beef grilled on hoba leaf (hoba miso)
- Hida beef simmered in savory broth
- Hida beef sushi, thinly sliced beef on seasoned rice
- Nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), a deep-sea fish
Dietary: Standard kaiseki focuses on Hida beef and seasonal ingredients; Vegetarian modifications available with advance notice; Allergy accommodations with prior communication. At least 3 days in advance; notify when booking for best accommodation
Photos
Rooms
| Room | Size | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nagomi Room | 12-15 tatami mats (approximately 38-45 sqm) | Town, river, or garden view |
| Western-Style Room | 25-30 sqm | Town view |
| Standard Japanese Room | 10 tatami mats (approximately 30 sqm) | Town or garden view |
Worth knowing
- Private-room kaiseki dining
- Hot spring baths including folk house (kominka) bath
- Special toiletries for men and women in bath area
- Cold drinking water in bath area
- Free shuttle from JR Takayama Station
Getting there
- Nearest station
- JR Takayama Station
- From the station
- Approximately 3 minutes by shuttle or 10 minutes on foot
- Parking
- Available
Questions
What types of room does Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan have?
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan lists 3 room types: Nagomi Room, Western-Style Room and Standard Japanese Room.
Does Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan have public baths?
Yes, Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan has shared baths for guests.
How do I get to Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan?
The nearest station is JR Takayama Station. Approximately 3 minutes by shuttle or 10 minutes on foot.
Does Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan accept children?
Yes, children are welcome.
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