Wat Hotel & Spa Hida Takayama

Our room was very spacious with two double beds. The room was clean and felt quite luxurious, as did the entire hotel. The onsen on the top floor was very nice; we used both the gendered separated onsen and the family onsen. The location was also very good; about a ten minute walk from the station, 10-15mins from the main attractions, there was a 7/11 5-10mins away as well as an excellent restaurant called Chitose. The staff were very friendly as well.

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.

Good location. Close to train station and about 10 min walk to old part of town. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was only 1000 yen per person with quite a lot of choice. It was busy during breakfast but the staff made sure everything was running smoothly. The room is not that large but modern and clean and I liked the toilet separate from the bathroom. The onsen on the top floor is really nice, with an indoor- and outdoor part. Would definitely stay here again!

The facilities really make this hotel and staff are very friendly and accommodating. I recommend trying out the private onsen and enjoying some drinks in their VIP lounge after which was 2000¥. Buffet style breakfast was also very delicious and ¥1000 yen to add on if it was not included in your booking 😊

Room was comfortable and spacious. The onsen was very nice and the oportunity of private onsen was especially great. The lobby/bar on the onsen floor with complimentary green tea and popsicle was nice and very enjoyable after onsen bath.