Guest House Ouka

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

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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 accommodations 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 Center, where guests can take a bus to Shirakawa Village.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Takayama, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

  • Private parking available

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Availability

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1 bunk bed
3 futon beds
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1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Shreyash
India India
“The location is 10mins walk from the train and bus station. The facility is very clean, and they have lot of common space (check bottom and top floor) available if you choose a dormitory bed or small room. I stayed in a single small room and I had...”
Sandi
United States United States
“Very friendly and kind hosts, room was large and comfortable, kitchen well equipped, easy walking distance from station. The coffee next door is also delicious 😊 We will stay here again when we return to Takayama”
Gad
Israel Israel
“Location kitchen common room my room showers staff free coffee 711 next door”
Melissa
Canada Canada
“Amazing and friendly staff. Great location. And walkable to many areas in Takayama. Love the retro Super Nintendo for my 2 kids. They loved it.”
Lina
France France
“We were extremely happy about our stay . Very spacious room, comfortable beds . The common spaces are very spacious and cozy. The location is great to walk to the center.”
Aaron
United States United States
“The lady that worked at the front desk(the owner perhaps?) was very nice and the place was so clean and cute. The attached coffee shop was such a nice touch and Takayama is amazing.”
Marie-sophie
Belgium Belgium
“The Japanese style private room was a great experience. There was a lot of thought put into the common areas and the staff is exceptionally friendly. The room was very clean and had a small balcony.”
Rona
Philippines Philippines
“- I booked a single private room and size was okay, at least a bit bigger than budget-priced hotels in bigger cities. There is enough space for suitcases. There is a small table, hair dryer, hangers available. - Shared toilet and showers (with...”
Asher
Israel Israel
“The property was clean, the staff was incredibly accommodating, and the location was pretty close to the bus & train station as well as the center of town”
Ilia
United States United States
“The guest house is nicely decorated on the first floor. They probably have most of the Totoro items available. The house also owns the adjacent coffee shop, and they brew a delicious coffee for a quite cheap price. The traditional Japanese room...”

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the 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