Nothing!

Everything was perfect! The room is very big and has that feeling of a traditional Japanese house. They give you a Yukata to choose from for the stay. Delicious breakfast, nice Onsen

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing. Just a note that the onsen is shared. Also this ryokan is on the large side with more than a dozen rooms so may not be the best fit for those looking for a more intimate experience.

Meals were excellent, you could tell that a lot of effort was put into the preparation and presentation of each dish. We also enjoyed the onsen, even though it was not private, no one else used it while we were there. Hospitality was also top notch with staff who took care to explain how everything worked at a ryokan and even sent us away with small gifts. The free yukata rentals were a nice touch too.

Stayed in May 2024

We didn't use the onsen as we have experienced several on our trip and only had two nights here. Had there been a private one we could both use we probably would have, especially if it were outdoors which we highly prefer. This is definitely not a dealbreaker though as we thoroughly enjoyed Asunaro.

This ryokan has an old main room in a traditional building with an attached newer building with the rooms in a ryokan style. It does a wonderful job of providing the ryokan experience a short five minute walk from the Takayama Station. We stayed two nights, had the excellent Japanese breakfast both days, and booked the Kaiseki dinner the second night for 6600 yen. It is definitely something worth doing at least once and was a pleasant experience. All the staff was great.

Stayed in May 2024

The place to stay when in Takayama

Price quality is excellent. Japanese breakfast in the morning is nice, with various dishes prepared. The room itself was large and spacious. There is ample place to park your car, but train station is also in walking distance.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing all was excellent.

It was authentic and highly professional in every aspect. The staff were very respectful and the food and accommodation top class. The onsen was excellent.

Stayed in May 2024

Loved this comfy and cozy stay. The hotel and the rooms exceeded my expectation. You can tell the owners put effort into the decor and sweet unique details throughout the place. It's a Japanese-style traditional accomodation with modern touch throughout. I loved it and would recommend to my friends if they were going. The staff spoke good English and was very friendly.

Stayed in February 2024

Very nice Ryokan. Room was super big that had sitting/tea area. We ordered the dinner separately and it was a very nice experience too.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing!

Our first stay at a ryokan and it was great. We had a Japanese style room and enjoyed the experience. Japanese style dinner and breakfast were taken in the main dining room and was a really unforgettable experience. The menu was in English and it was really appreciated as we could then identify the different elements of the delicious food - the staff were so lovely and caring. A great stay.

Stayed in April 2024

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What a superb hotel, service and people. We enjoyed it from the first minute until checking out. Real Japanese experience with excellent dinner and breakfast. And…. onsen. Thank you for a very pleasant stay.

Stayed in April 2024

A small note - there is no flexibility to change or adapt the food to different food restrictions or allergies

A very good ryokan, a staff that welcomed us and explained all the facilities, we got a yukata (traditional dress), the dinner was very good with an aesthetic presentation and lots of small and tasty dishes. Nice onsen.

Stayed in April 2024

Absolutely amazing! Our best experience in Japan! The ryokan is so well let and well decorated, and everyone was very accommodating and kind. The onsen was also great and breakfast was delicious. I would come to Takayama again just for the chance to stay here again.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Wonderful place, super clean and close to Takayama train station. Super nice staff. Loved the onsen and the size of the room. They give you traditional slippers and kimonos to wear in the facility. Fantastic experience.

Stayed in April 2024

Carfue from 11pm. Doors are closed

Beautiful place. Pleasent team. Clean, ceremonial, great little onsen

Stayed in April 2024

A wonderful experience

Stayed in April 2024

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Amazing ryokan that gives an authentic Japanese experience. The owners are charming and welcoming. Great location, walking distance to all sites in central Takayma. Clean hotel, lovely room, great onsen... in short, a special experience especially the meals that look like a work of art.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing - it was all fabulous!

Really enjoyed the onsen, and the kaiseki meal was exceptional!! Staff were also amazing - super welcoming, friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2024

Clean, spacious, great service, willingness to adapt to western guests without losing authentic japanese feel, clear english languange booking and communications.

Stayed in April 2024

Closer to business area than old town (but still only 10 min walk).

Amazing and unique Japan experience! Very nice room, very friendly, English speaking staff (which is not very common in Japan), a lot of small details that made our stay even better (Japanese tea and biscuites in the room, onsen, kimono, slippers, cosmetics accessories …) and delicious breakfast - Japanese or Western stlye, they can even arrange gluten free option.

Stayed in April 2024

There was nothing bad.

We really enjoyed the traditional Japanese experience. The room was very comfortable and clean and the onsen looked lovely although we did not use it. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2024

It is not in an optimal location-a bit far from the center and surrounded by concrete buildings. Also dinner was good (and not cheap) but we felt very rushed through the experience. The dishes were coming every five minutes and we got a strong feeling that we were meant to finish quickly.

Traditional ryokan with both a European and Japanese option for breakfast

Stayed in April 2024

Absolute must stay! So pleased that we stayed at Asunaro and couldn’t recommend it more - service, facilities and location are all fabulous. Go and enjoy it. Communication was excellent before arrival - very kind helping us with dinner recommendations. Night we stayed was chef night off but if you can eat here, do so. On arrival we were greeted by the owner who is just about the kindest, most jolly woman we have met (which is saying something as this has been our experience everywhere!). Super informative check in which included being able to pick our robe for the stay. Stunning selection. Our room was amazing - huge! Spotlessly clean and extremely quiet. Fantastic to sleep in traditional beds. Two way air con so when chilly heats up very efficiently and vice versa if too warm. Onsen - spotless and great to have the on site facility. Great location - everything within 15 minute walk and station especially close (7 mins away). Finally, breakfast was delicious. So disappointed we didn’t pick Japanese (we were in a rush as I picked an early train) so do recommend you try that. Small but big point… coffee was amazing, serious bean to cup machine which is so welcome! Fantastic stay in a beautifully preserved, very traditional (with handy touches) ryokan!

Stayed in April 2024

All guests are foreigners with those wearing yukkata in hotel the exception . Their choice of course but if you are seeking this as part of your experience Takayama is not the spot.

The traditional style is great to experience. The lobby is beautiful to sit & have coffee.

Stayed in March 2024

None that we can think of!

The whole place is so cool! Cannot imagine staying in a 200+ year old ryokan. The staff were super nice and accommodating. They responded to our inquiries on several occasions promptly. On our day of arrival, we were delayed due to train issues and also late to our booked kaiseki dinner. We informed them, they responded immediately and reassured us it was ok. Dinner was served late after we settled in and if you haven’t had any kaiseki dinner before, you got to try it! So much preparation and thought was put into it and variety of food and presentation were Wow! What an amazing experience! Japanese breakfast the next day was awesome too! Our only regret is that we stayed only for a night. Till next time!

Stayed in March 2024

Surrounded by tall buildings

Nice decor. Conveniently located , near train station. Staff very friendly. Oh, everyone got to choose Yukata design to wear during stay which is a lovely touch

Stayed in February 2024