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About this property
Located in the centre of Takayama Historic District, Ryokan Tanabe 旅館田邊 is one of the most historical ryokans in the city. It features Japanese-style rooms and free WiFi in all areas. Guests can request relaxing massage treatments or soak in the indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths, which are made of rocks and cypress wood. Tanabe Ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Old Town and Takayama Jinya and a 10-minute walk from JR Takayama Train Station. It is a 15-minute bus ride from Hida No Sato Folk Village and a 45-minute drive away from Shirakawago. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. A TV, fridge, and a safety box are included in each. The en suite bathroom includes a bath. Free coffee is served at the lobby, and a common lounge with an Irori hearth is available for guests. A traditional multi-course meal is served for dinner, and a Japanese set menu is available for breakfast. Meals are served in the guests’ rooms. Children 3 to 17 years old are charged full adult prices for their stays. Please select the correct occupancy upon making a reservation.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Hot spring bath
- Room service
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Eberhard
Germany
“Everything was exceptionell. The Food is so plenty that we got a guilty concious not to empty up everything. Personell is extremely helpful and friendly Grand Hotel Level” - Jo
New Zealand
“This was a highlight of our holiday in Japan we loved staying in the traditional Ryokan Tanabe and loved Takayama old town” - Šarūnas
Lithuania
“A cozy Japanese style hotel, located a couple of minutes walk from old Takayama. Wonderful staff. Interesting Japanese food menu, although maybe not everyone will like it :). A wonderful place to feel the old Japanese lifestyle” - Anna
Norway
“Food was amazing. Great experience for a stay at a ryokan. Close to the old town and train station. Beautiful room and comfortable futons” - David
Australia
“The size of our room was great! Our 2 breakfasts and dinners were delicious and very filling. The location was central to everything that we wanted to visit and see We found we needed two futons rather than one (but the staff were very...” - Linda
Sweden
“This was a true authentic ryokan experience. Lovely staff, perfect location and delicious dinner two nights. We slept well on double futons and enjoyed the Onsen ( sitting outside in a warm tub while it was raining was so relaxing!) We will come...” - Kath
Australia
“Traditional Japanese room. Excellent breakfast and dinner served in the room.” - Julie
United Kingdom
“Great Japanese experience. Big selection of Japanese food served for dinner & breakfast. Staff very friendly & helpful” - Alan
United Kingdom
“Great food, great service, great onsen, beautiful room.” - Ruairi
United Kingdom
“We really enjoyed our stay at Tanabe! Our room was clean and comfortable. The set dinner and breakfast menu was varied, plentiful and delicious. Felt like a really special experience. Lovely extras like welcome drink and amenities bag.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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 hotel has a curfew at 00:00 midnight. Guests cannot enter or leave the hotel after this time.
Dinner is served at 18:00, or 18:30 or 19:00. Breakfast is served at 07:00, 07:30 or 08:00. Guests must request meal time upon check-in.
Guests with a breakfast only meal plan who want to eat dinner at the hotel must make a reservation in advance.
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
Please note that guests under 12 years old are not allowed to stay in Suite Room , Premium Quadruple Room, Deluxe Quadruple Room and must book eitgher Japanese-Style Superior Room or Japanese-Style Standard Room.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Ryokan Tanabe 旅館田邊 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.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
License number: 岐阜県指令飛保第57号の5