Chisun Grand Takayama

We did not have breakfast in the hotel, but the location is a block from the hotel. We can see the hotel sign as we walked out of the train station. The Nohi bus is on the left side and we booked our day bus tour to Ainokur and Shirakawa for the following morning. The 2 must see World Cultural Heritage sites. And the next morning, we also buy the bus ticket to the Hida folk village. The old town is an easy 15 - 20 minutes walk. There is a very good Mom and Pop Chinese restaurant around the block on the left side. Chahan Hana. We ate there twice since most restaurants were fully booked daily. Maruaki Restaurant is the place to eat Hida Beef.

So close to the train and bus station (tidy little street) and a short easy walk past cafes etc to the old part of town. A 7/11 (or was it a Family Mart?) around the corner. Room was spacious and had a decent view out over the town to hills. Good standard bathroom. Spotted a microwave in the lobby area for heating things up and a little coffee machine in the breakfast room that can be used late in the day. Friendly welcome from staff. Luggage could be left at reception on day of check in and check out — which gave us more exploring time. I’d stay here again.

The breakfast was excellent. My children especially loved the pancakes, while I particularly enjoyed the yogurt and coffee.

The location is very close to the bus stop that brought us from Shirakawa-go and took us to Shinjuku. The staff was extremely friendly and explained everything in detail, even giving us recommendations for restaurants and travel destinations. The facilities were excellent, including a sauna and jacuzzi that provided an experience similar to bathing in an onsen. There are many restaurants nearby, as well as a small park close to the hotel. It was truly an amazing experience in Takayama. We will definitely stay here again!

Location was great. Rooms spacious and very clean. Great steam room and spa. Reasonable breakfast and good free coffee in afternoon and evenings.