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About this property
Historic Setting: The 4-star bed and breakfast in Takayama offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy mountain views and a tranquil street setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Family rooms feature tatami floors, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, washing machines, and kitchen facilities. Dining Experience: A buffet breakfast includes local specialities and fresh fruits. Meals for children are available, alongside laundry service and free on-site private parking. Nearby Attractions: Located 26 km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village and 27 km from Takayama Station, the property is also close to Shirakawago and other cultural sites.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Amelia
United Kingdom
“An atmospheric and magical stay which gave us a real feel for traditional, rural living in Japan. The house was beautiful, dinner and breakfast so fresh and delicious, and our host went out of his way to make us feel welcome. This was a highlight...” - Tsang
Hong Kong
“A good experience of traditional Japanese rural living condition with modern sanitation and air-conditioning.” - Onja
Switzerland
“We enjoyed our time there. Host is very nice and is willing to make you as much comfortable as possible. Being immersed in tradition was amazing. We were lucky enough to share the house with a Japanese family on weekend there. It made our stay...” - Thanes
Thailand
“We loved our stay at the Samurai-era house—it was a wonderful, authentic experience of the Japanese countryside as it was in the olden days. We opted for both breakfast and dinner, and both were excellent: simple but delicious meals made with...” - Maria
Spain
“Lovely experience. Hirasawa was a very nice host and tried to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The house was comfortable and extremely clean, and the traditional breakfast was delicious! Please note: We would highly recommend having a car...” - Caroline
United Kingdom
“We loved arriving at the house as the landscape really made us feel like we were in My Neighbour Totoro. It was magical and the house is in front of a pond and next to a temple. It felt like we were remote from the world yet in a very comfortable,...” - Erik
Germany
“Amazing experience and fantastic host. Super laid back in the country-side. Fully recommendable for a true “old Japan” experience.” - Ashleigh
Australia
“A lovely old house which has been well maintained. The host is extremely gracious, and the home-cooked meals are excellent. Of note, we went in April, when the weather was starting to warm. There are insects that sleep in the wood of the house...” - Ina
Namibia
“The personal touch was extraordinary! An authentic experience for western civilization! We will come back! Next time in Winter!” - Anne-sophie
France
“Everything was perfect, the house is extraordinary, the host is incomparably kind, we were able to take a bath as in the old days and eat on wood-fired udons. Totemo oishi katta desu! 😋 The host has an app to translate into any language to chat...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
Please inform みのり家 - Samurai-era house - 昔の暮らし体験 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 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.
License number: 岐阜県指令飛保160号の23