Nice decor excellent lounge

Stayed in August 2025

This was our first Ryokan experience and it didn’t disappoint! Staff were lovely and the property is very fresh and contemporary. We really enjoyed the lounge with the little snacks and drinks available throughout the day. Our room had a private onsen which was a fantastic way to relax after all the walking throughout the day.

Stayed in August 2025

We enjoyed everything during our stay. But mostly the very kind and attentive staff! Thank you all! The hotel is new, the location is perfect: in a quiet street but just 30m to the Main Street. The hotel Onsen and lounge were also very well organized. Highly recommended!

Stayed in July 2025

Happy with everything.

The staff were amazing. Rooms were absolutely stunning.

Stayed in July 2025

Not much to stay about that

Close to town. Attentive staff. Great amenities. Room was upgraded so it was large, had a huge tub and just amazing spaces

Stayed in June 2025

Room and entire place was emaculate. Great service, beautiful, clean and modern rooms and lots of amenities. Loved the very spacious bathroom and shower/bath! like a mini Onsen.

Stayed in May 2025

Great Place! Big room, great facilities! Would book again anytime!

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing, everything was perfect.

Everything! The hotel is wonderful, great facilities, amazing staff, spacious room and delicious food. We’ll definitely stay here again if we come back to Takayama.

Stayed in May 2025

The staff can be a bit overeager hovering around you but some guests might enjoy the attention.

Machiyado Ichiryu is that unique boutique hotel that delivers on its promise of boutique personal care and hospitality. From ever present staff that fetches and escorts you everywhere to complimentary champagne and drinks and local flavourful bites. The private onsen is a cherish feature. It's surprising as the hotel is located in the middle of the town although it is near the river and springs. Pay a bit more and sample their keiseki dinners crafted by their chef served in an old renovated machiya house just across the street.

Stayed in May 2025

No complaints whatsoever.

This beautiful ryokan has everything needed for a relaxing and luxurious stay in Takayama. The staff was so helpful and accommodating in every way. The sweet woman who worked the Friday night shift was so helpful, using a translation app to help with our questions. We extended our stay there just to enjoy another night of bliss. Our room was huge and gorgeously furnished, with an enormous soaking tub and large shower area. We enjoyed the bar with a coffee pod machine, two refrigerators and all types of refreshments, including a champagne split. The three private onsens on the ground floor were all fabulous; one could be reserved in advance and the others were space-available. The private 2nd floor lounge had all the amenities we’d hoped for, and was empty every time we accessed it. We enjoyed the sake-tasting machine, upscale coffee dispenser and prepared snacks. We had a delicious breakfast in the Inn’s annex across the street, and wished we had opted for dinner too. All facilities looked brand new and were architecturally and aesthetically calming to the eye. Everything about Machiyado Ichiryu was the pinnacle of beauty, luxury and comfort, all set in the historic and interesting town of Takayama. Thank you so much to the friendly staff for making us feel so welcome!

Stayed in May 2025

This hotel was an amazing Japanese hospitality experience. The staff was so kind and attentive. You couldn’t ask for a better location, just steps away from old town, restaurants and bars. The in-room hot tub was an absolute highlight. Highly recommend!

Stayed in May 2025

Super clean. Highly recommended

Stayed in April 2025

Absolutely nothing.

Amazing first impression. Serene, Peace, Welcoming. Impressive staff all around.

Stayed in April 2025

The food , it's presentation and the service were impeccable.

Stayed in April 2025

The staff were super nice, the food was amazing, and the room was incredible! 100/10

Stayed in April 2025

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The room was beautiful and spacious with our own private onsen.

Stayed in April 2025

Good location welcoming staff, very attentive

Stayed in October 2023

Very very good dinner and breakfast. Comfortable futon (as far as possible). Nice little onsen. And super nice people! Free tea and coffee.

Stayed in October 2023

Food smell from kitchen is a little bit strong on the floor that I stayed.

The Hida beef Kaiseki dinner is superb and value for money. The breakfast on the next day is another good experience.

Stayed in October 2023

Traditional ryokan with great attention. The staff was extremely friendly and provided an excellent service. The breakfast and specially the dinner was fantastic, the best meal by far we had in Japan. The onsen of the hotel is small but very nice. Access to the onsen of the Alpina hotel is provided as well, which is bigger and having nice views of the city.

Stayed in October 2023

I would prefer disposable slippers. Also i would like to have an explanation about the breakfast dishes and the order they are consumed.

The dinner was very good. I liked the opportunity to taste the local cuisine and experience local customs. I loved the onsen. Very convenient location.

Stayed in October 2023

The private bathroom was really small so we used the public onsen but it was awesome

The dinner on both nights were amazing, one of the staff has given me a timetable of busses which was really helpful

Stayed in September 2023

Had a thicker futon in my younger days, but found sitting on the floor a bit difficult. But it was enjoyable to have the traditional Japenese experience.

The food was excellent, with many courses we stayed at the hotel each evening. The Japanese breakfast was excellent, and we preferred it to the Western breakfast we had the first morning. Also like the SPA downstairs, more so than going to the sister hotel.

Stayed in September 2023

Very dated and need of renovations and updates desperately! Luckily, I believe they are closed for the next several months of 2023 and early 2024 for these upgrades.

Very friendly and helpful staff. It was drizzling the morning we left for Matsumoto and although we weren’t returning to the ryokan they gave us umbrellas so we wouldn’t get wet on our walk to the station. Location is perfect. Food was scrumptious. The Onsen was clean and new. Great free coffee in the lobby.

Stayed in September 2023