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About this property
Effective October 1, 2025, a lodging tax will be introduced by ordinance of Takayama City. In addition to the room charge, 100 yen per person per day will be charged. Please pay in cash or by card upon check-in. Guests under 12 years old are exempt from the lodging tax. Located an 8-minute walk from JR Takayama Station, Guest House Ouka offers accommodation in Takayama. Free WiFi is available in all areas, and guests can enjoy free coffee on the ground floor all day. All rooms at Ouka Guest House have air conditioning and heating. A shared bath room is located on the ground floor. Guests will find a shared kitchen and a shared lounge at the property. The kitchen comes with an induction stove, a fridge, an electric kettle and a microwave. Condiments, utensils, tea and coffee are provided in the kitchen as well. There are 3 computers, lockers and a vending machine for guests' use in the common areas. A washing machine and a clothes dryer are available at a fee. Takayama Old Town and Miyagawa Morning Market are a 10-minute walk, while Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village is a 10-minute drive away from Guest House Ouka. The property is a 8-minute walk from Takayama Nohi Bus Centre, where guests can take a bus to Shirakawa Village.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
1 bunk bed | ||
3 futon beds | ||
4 futon beds | ||
1 single bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
1 single bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 futon bed | ||
2 single beds and 2 futon beds | ||
3 futon beds | ||
1 single bed and 1 bunk bed and 1 futon bed | ||
4 single beds | ||
10 bunk beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Joel
Australia“I was a bit hesitant at first about staying in bunk accommodation but the bunks were really good, private and had lots of room. The shared amenities were also great, the kitchen and dining area was very spacious and the common area was really nice...” - Gabriela
Italy“-location -super spacious room - friendly stuff -AC” - Gaia Italy“Traditional guest house (ryoakan), great location (by the market) and amazing venue”
- Marina
Brazil“Everything was great! Close to the train/bus station, great kitchen and living room area, has an elevator, clean spaces, and lots of tips about Takayama and day trips in the front desk area. Dorms are big and overall pretty comfortable” - Joshua
United Kingdom“Friendly staff at front desk, ac in the rooms worked great, better than some hostel/guest houses! Really good location, 8 mins from station and 7-eleven just round the corner.” - Alex
Sweden“Super cozy, super friendly staff and nice clean rooms😊 Will definitely stay here again when I go back to Takayama!” 
Anna
Spain“We had a fantastic experience at this ryokan in Takayama. The location is excellent – just a short walk from the station and the charming old town. The room was a beautiful traditional Japanese tatami room with real futons, which were actually...”- Heather
New Zealand“The guesthouse itself was great - comfortable, quiet, good facilities.” - Joe
Hong Kong“The hostel staff is friendly and clearly introduced the facilities to me. The dormitory room space is large and convenient to place luggage. The common area is spacious and I feel relaxed when staying there.” - Dominique
Belgium“Great hotel with ghibli decoration in the shared room. Great dorm, plenty of space”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
The front desk is closed between 21:00 and 8:00.
Please inform the property in advance If you are planning to check in after 21:00 or check out before 8:00. Late check-in fees apply after 21:00 (500yen per person from 21:00 to 23:00, 1,000yen per person after 23:00).
Please contact the property in advance if you plan to arrive later than 21:00; otherwise, the front door will be locked at 21:00.
The shared bathrooms are available 15:00-23:00 and 06:00-11:00.
Kindly note that the hallway lights will partially be turned off at 21:00. The lights at the lounge will be turned off at 23:00.
Children can be accommodated only in Japanese-Style Standard Room and Japanese-Style Superior Room.
Children aged 0-6 years can stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
Children aged 0-6 years incur an additional charge of JPY1,000 per night when using extra beds.
Additional beds for children cannot be guaranteed unless arranged in advance at least one day before your stay.
Please inform Guest House Ouka in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
License number: 岐阜県指令飛保第２９０号の３
