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Hoshokaku

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1-88 Babacho, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture 506-0838, Japan
Ranked #15 of 128 Takayama B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Hong Kong, China
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011

After an extensive research on Japanese website around Hida, Hoshokaku was by far the best hotel. We stayed 2 nights in a newly renovated room with private onsen. It was the first hotel I encountered in Japan that offered free drinks in its mini-bar! Our room was tatami style , but still got large sofa sitting area, long bench with... More

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NY
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2009
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I was very torn about where to book in Takayama, but this ryokan was very good. It is a very Japanese experience, and in fact, there were many Japanese staying there at the same time we were. The rates included dinner & breakfasts that were excellent!! We were able to pay additional to reserve the private onsen and used both... More

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Hawaii
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2008
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We stayed in Takayama overnight on Oct. 21, 2008 and paid 378,000 yen for the both of us on the couple plan. It was pricy and was our big splurge for our trip. The reason I picked Hoshokaku was because they have private rotenburo (outdoor bathh) that you could reserve. The couple plan that we had included a 45min bath... More

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London, UK
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
187 helpful votes 187 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2006
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We had booked this ryokan at a travel agency in one of the local train stations, so we did not know what to expect. This was certainly the real deal. Communication was tough the whole time we were there, as there is hardly any English spoken. The staff, however, were extremely friendly and helpful, and they tried very hard to... More

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大阪市
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Arida, Japan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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桑名市
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
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東京都
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
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    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
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大阪
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011
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    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
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    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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名古屋
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011
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1-88 Babacho, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture 506-0838, Japan
Price range (per night):* INR27,865 - 47,594

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