료칸 카미나카

My wife and I spent two nights in Ryokan Kaminaka (room with private bath). As this is the only Ryokan we’re staying in on our trip, it was a unique break from the usual hotel chains. The room with private bath was also a lot larger than we expected. Location: The location of the Ryokan is within 10 minutes walk of many popular restaurants and tourist sites such as the morning markets, very convenient for walking. It’s also only about 6 minutes away from the bus terminal so it’s easy to get to if you’re coming to Takayama by bus. Service: The staff on site are incredibly friendly and helpful. The old auntie (not sure if she is the owner) gave us recommendations on day 1 of where to catch the Autumn festival procession and she always checked in on us when we saw her around. Amenities: The building itself is very old and creaks a lot but that adds to the charm. It’s a lot larger on the inside that its appearance would indicate and I enjoyed exploring it. There’s a very nice garden that can be seen from the dining hall if you have breakfast as part of your stay and there’s also an option to book the private onsens in the morning or night in 30 minute blocks. Lastly, there’s a vending machine near the onsen if you need a drink late at night. There are also bathrooms for sharing for those who booked rooms without private baths. Overall a great experience and excellent service. Strongly recommend!