Very helpful host, easy to park, great spot, clean facilities

Stayed in August 2025

online reservation system for the bathroom

nice host, good location, toast and tea for breakfast

Stayed in July 2025

We checked in late and the owner was very accommodating and helpful. One of the coolest places we stayed. It had sick art and swords and was very authentic Japanese style living. I thought the futons were very comfortable, my girlfriend not so much. Major shoutout to the owner, he even drove us to the train station for free even though he had a busy day. He gave us lots of helpful tips and points of interest in our next location.

Stayed in May 2025

Great host. Very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

Stayed in May 2025

Lovely property, fantastic host. Only 2 or 3 rooms, booking system for the bathroom works well. Would highly recommend

Stayed in May 2025

We absolutely loved staying here. Octavio was as helpful and nice as the reviews all say. He greeted us with a drink and offered us information that was very helpful. He even offered to take us down to the station in the morning when we had to leave early. The beds were comfortable. There is toast and jam and coffee waiting for us in the morning. The shared baths and shower were spotless and there was never a conflict. The location near the temple walk was lovely as was the entire town.

Stayed in March 2025

Excellent location. Octavia the host was super helpful and generous with advice.

Stayed in April 2025

The location of the shared bathroom is downstairs while bedrooms are upstairs. The way to the bathroom can be complex to some people. Since it's a classic Japanese home, walls are thin to hear the next bedroom.

Octavio is the best host owner of the house. Very calm and happy, gave us very good information and explanation about Takayama. Have to do booking for the shared shower. Great location! Gave us a ride to station and free of charge breakfast of coffee and toast.

Stayed in April 2025

Fantastic.

Stayed in April 2025

We had the most wonderful stay at the Ninja House. The host was most welcoming and helpful, marking on a map both the main and lesser known places for us to see and patiently answering questions. He helped us create a varied itinerary for our 3 night stay in Takayama which, largely thanks to our host’s knowledge and his kindness, we found to be one of our favourite destinations in Japan. The coffee and toast breakfast was lovely and the room was super clean and cosy, featuring everything we needed. The shared toilets and bathroom were spotless and we liked the booking system. We stayed at the Ninja house back in January and it’s the most wonderful memory for us - we very much hope to return one day. We also treasure the origami cranes we were kindly given by the host - thank you.

Stayed in January 2025

I love the host, he is very nice ! He drove us to the station as we had many luggages. His instructions also very clear and i love the ryokan ninja style of the house!

Stayed in January 2025

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A wonderful experience. The host Octavia is a fantastic host. Warm and cozy accommodation. The welcome drinks and breakfast toast and coffee was a nice touch. He stayed up late as we arrived late in town… and offered to take our bags (lots of bags:) to the next hotel. Absolute gentleman…would stay here again 100%

Stayed in December 2024

NOTHING, amazing stay

Chill vibe, such a kind man who runs the place, spacious shower and room, warm, cozy beds, toilet right outside door and kept very clean. Only a 10 minutes walk away walk to most attractions. Breakfast coffee and toast was a nice touch, thank you Octavia!

Stayed in December 2024

Everything was great! Octavio, "the ninja" owner, is very very nice and always ready to help. The Japanese style room was large and very comfortable. The shared bathroom was impeccably clean, large and modern and the time reservation system for the shower is very good, because you can be sure you have the bathroom all for yourself at the scheduled time. The welcome sake Octavio offered us when we arrived was a very nice touch, so were the toasts and coffee in the morning (try the orange jelly, it is perfect!). The location is good for sightseeing, you can walk everywhere. Takayama is a lovely city, definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

Stayed in November 2024

The mattresses are rather thin - a littel hard for your bag

Ninja House is well located in the periphery of old city of Takyama. Fifteen minutes walk from the station. When you arrive on foot you have already had a marvelous introduction to Takayama and after arrival the host kindly serves you a drink - e.g. a cup of tea - to sip while he tells you where you are and where to go following your wishes.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing.

Octavio was an extremely welcoming and helpful host. The room was a very comfortable traditional Japanese room. The location in central-east Takayama was perfect, near the historical temples on one side and the old traditional streets on the other.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

Welcome drink on arrival, exceptional customer service, amazingly friendly host, warm and welcoming with great knowledge of area and its surroundings

Stayed in October 2024

The bright fluorescent lights in the bedroom! But otherwise super comfortable.

The host is so welcoming with welcome sake and homemade plum wine. The house is lovely and the family room on the generous side. Great location for the main sites. And the host recommendations are worth it!

Stayed in October 2024

No laundry service. Had to walk 20 mins into town to do laundry.

Octavio was cool. I loved the Coffee in the morning. It was in a calm part of town

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing, it was perfect!

The owner is very kind and very helpful. Listen to his recommendations, and you will see the best of Takayama. The room is great, spacious, and comfortable. It can be a bit cold in the morning, but there are extra blankets. It's a traditional house; if you want to experience a super friendly atmosphere, don't hesitate!

Stayed in May 2024

Everything was great

The house is beautiful, and the owner, Octavio, was the most welcoming and dedicated host we have ever met in our travels. Highly recommended!

Stayed in May 2024

Everything was perfect

Stylish room, very clean and quite. The manager Octavio is really nice and helpful, he offered us saké and information. Even he offered to take us to the station when we were leaving. The hotel is at walking distance from the best locations in Takayama. Room is large and charming, chamber dresses kimono style were available. Toilette Is shared but perfect. Recommended! It was the cherry on the cake for our stay in Takayama.

Stayed in April 2024

While having to book the shower is a practical system for avoiding conflict, it was a bit cumbersome and we found it inconvenient to have to decide when to shower the day before. In reality, a system where you may have to wait a bit is probably a better fit for us.

Our host was very kind and gracious throughout our stay, going the extra mile at every point such as driving us to the station early for our train. The guest house was well situated, right near the shrines and closeby to the old streets. It was generally comfortable but not overly stylish.

Stayed in April 2024

nothing

Octavio is a great host. Speaks great english and is always willing to help. Hostel is located very closely to city center. Recommended

Stayed in March 2024