Wat Hotel & Spa Hida Takayama

A lovely hotel with their own onsen on the rooftop. Rooms are rather large for Japan, the bed is big and comfortable, and they offer a choice of normal pillows and grain pillows, like many hotels in Japan do. The location is a bit away from the buzz, 10 minutes away from the station, which may be both good and bad. The downside is that you have to walk 10 to 20 minutes to the closest restaurants and convenience stores. So mind to set on finding a dinner place early, because popular places fill up way too quickly in Takayama. The breakfast had many Japanese options (even onsen eggs!) and few western ones, so be prepared to breakfast like a local. A couple of words about the onsen: you can use pajamas they offer downstairs to walk to the onsen area, but you have to take the bath naked. There are separate public onsen areas for males and females, and 4 private onsens a family can use. There's no reservation for private onsens, first come - first served. The private onsen itself is really small, a cube almost 1x1x1m, just barely enough for 2 adults. But it feels soooo good! Remember to watch your condition, usually 15 minutes in the bath is more than enough because it's very hot! A private onsen is a great way to experience Japanese hot springs without having to separate with your family. There's also a lounge area near onsens, where you can take a free popsicle and relax on a tatami or in a chair with a gorgeous view of Takayama.

Excellent service, friendly staff, very kind and helpful. Loved the additional facilities such as onsen, as well as the lounge with outdoor fire and marshmellows.. great memory. Room was clean and comfortable. Slightly cramped for 3 persons but still manageable for the 3 nights we stayed there.

We loved the facilities of the hotel! The private onsens were great and the breakfast was varied and tasty! Our room was a good size and felt comfortable! The location is a few streets away from the station, we were able to roll our very heavy suitcases with ease. The staff were lovely, and were super informative and welcoming.

Room was spacious. bed was big enough to sleep for 2 adult and 3 children. Location: near supermarket. other than than not in the heart of city. so overall convenient to take taxi around. it's about 12 minutes walk to bus or mrt station. Hotel come with free drink and onsen and free water in room. very good. have a balcony in our room. Really love the hotel. Would definitely come again.

We were only here for 1 night and had a good stay. We didn't have breakfast included in our stay and there wasn't a Lawson or 7-Eleven in the nearby vicinity but otherwise the location is pretty good, it is around a 8 minute walk from Takayama Station. We arrived by bus from Matsumoto. We had been to Takayama previously so we didn't spend too long there. The morning market and famous streets in Takayama are close by and within walking distance so the location was great. Our room, although small, was clean. The shower and toilet are in separate rooms. I would recommend a stay here for the price and location.