Ryokan Murayama

Very traditional Ryokan with Yakuta and green tea, private onsen for couples, free pick up from the station and shuttles into Takayama town centre at certain times. Close to Hida folk village, fri ndly and helpful staff, lovely traditional dinner and breakfast

You could only shower in the onsen although there was a private onsen for couples. The Japanese style toilet in the bedroom could have been a bit cleaner and the property was a little tired but good value for money

Dinner was fabulous. Family onsen was really nice with the children (teaching them how it works and relaxing in the hot water). Location is perfect for visiting the Hida village (walk). All personal and owner super friendly, he speaks English.

It's a little out dated.

nice and clean, good size room and hot water for tea is delivered every afternoon. The hotel has free handys with mobile data to take out for the day.

quite far from the city and any kind of restaurant. half an hour walk to the station and then another 10 to the inner city and things to see. there is a shuttle service in the morning into the city but you still have to walk back or get the bus back for 210 yen. they also charged 150 yen onsen tax per day for a not so exciting, small onsen inside next to the showers.