Booked online via Jalan, but that website is in Japanese so we had to ask a Japanese friend in the States to help us. Supposedly, you can send a reservation request in English to the email address at the ryokan’s website, but we received no response (tried twice). We also tried emailing the Takayama Tourist Association but they told us... More

The main selling point for this ryokan is the elaborate traditional meals served by the gracious owner and his family. If you are interested in kaiseki cuisine and are not willing or able to spend a fortune on a kaiseki dinner, staying at a quality ryokan like Hanaoka is a wonderful way to experience some excellent food at a remarkably... More

avoid this plac if you want a peaceful night and a relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere. the owner is very uncooperative, unhelpful, and there was a lot of banging around at night.

The other reviews are spot on - this place is a gem. Overwhelmingly because of the food - it's wonderful. The rooms are also lovely, but at the end of the day, futon's just aren't that comfortable when you're no longer 20 or 30 something! Lovely place, have nothing but good things to say about it - incredible value.

This ryokan is a real hidden gem. We found it through the recommendation of another fellow traveller and were so pleased to have stayed here. While the overall hotel feels somewhat dated, our Japanese rooms were immaculately clean and a superb size - the biggest we had in Japan! Dinner was a sight to behold and 6 months since our... More

The breakfast and dinner were a spread and we enjoyed the aesthetic appeal of every single dish. The owner was a nice guy who would always smile and attend promptly to our needs. The room was clean and cosy, but there was a faint sewer smell lurking in it (but we weren't bothered by it). Considering the price we paid,... More