An amazing onsen-hotel in central Takayama with a rooftop onsen that has an astonishing view of the town and surrounding area (in addition of being a pretty decent onsen in its own right, both indoor and outdoor, plus private alternatives to the main public facility). The view from the upper floor rooms is also exceptional, and as mentioned at the start, location almost cannot get any better. The room itself it pretty decent (with a minor caveat, see below), and with a bed that feels like a modern take on the traditional futon. Can also recommend the breakfast option. While I would not say there is no room for improvement, in this price category, and in this location, it deserves a 10/10!

Last time I went to Takayama Ouan, I was astonished how big and well-thought out the room was. The room I got this time (should have been same category, same price) was still pretty decent, but not quite the same level, so do be aware that there is a variety in the room designs, sizes and layouts. Otherwise, sure, you might be able to get a better experience if you would pay a few hundred more GBP or USD, but in this price category, and in Takayama (or at a similar location), you cannot expect to get any better.

The Mountain View from the hotel room is remarkable. The amenities such as onsen hot spring, restaurant, etc are excellent. Just a friendly suggestion for the instructions of the onsen room: 1. View the plan of the 3 onsen rooms on the wall. 2. Decide one of the 3 onsen rooms that you would like to use. 3. Then, look for the line/area with the name of your desired onsen room. There are 3 sitting areas with the name of each onsen room. 4. Queue by sitting on the stool (tree trunk) placed in each line/area of your desired onsen room.

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An absolutely amazing onsen-hotel in central Takayama that way exceeded my expectations. The staff were friendly, the public areas of the hotel were very nice and with plenty of facilities, and the rooftop onsen (both indoors and outdoors, and both public and private alternatives) was exceptional! You could also see pretty much all of beautiful Takayama from the onsen (as well as from the upper floor rooms), which is a major plus, and as I mentioned at the start, location cannot get any better. The room itself is really good (and very well thought-out), especially when considering the price, and the bed was a significant improvement over the usual futon (yet kept the traditional look). I dare say that in this price category, and in this location, you cannot get any better!

Nothing really; sure, you might be able to get a better experience if you would pay a few hundred more GBP or USD, but in this price category, and in Takayama (or at a similar location), it cannot get any better.

Location was great, close to bus station, a short walk to cafes and konbini, not far from centre. The private onsen is amazing, great views. I really liked the room, super comfy and spacious enough. The ramen in the evening was a nice addition.

The staff wasn’t the best. It started with them shouting at us at entering for the first time to take off the shoes, continued with rushing us through checkin, making me feel like i’m bothering them with my questions about the facilities. They didn’t give us the house rules at all, which resulted in them shouting at us again the next day when I wore the slippers they provided in the common areas. Then when we asked about restaurants (as on wednesdays as we discovered, lots of places are closed in the city!), they were barely polite.

It's one of our favorite hotels in Japan! Located near the train station and the old Takayama town, the Ouan hotel has lots of unique character. The main lobby and entrance propell you back in time. You must not wear shoes past reception, you can wear traditional pajamas throughout the hotel, and the floors are all made of tatami. Super cool! We enjoyed the size of our room, the mountain views, the spa facilities, and all the little treats offered during the day, such as the late night ramen or free ice cream near the sauna. Highly recommend this hotel.

Reception staff was not the most friendly. It could be the language barrier, but the welcoming experience felt a bit cold.

Loved everything about Takayama Ouan. Location is very easy to access from the train station and quite central. Only 15-ish minute walk to any of the major landmarks you'd want to hit in Takayama. The onsens were awesome, both private and shared. The rooftop shared ones with the open air space in particular were amazing. There's free small ice creams in the evenings after your onsen, and in the mornings there's free Yakult. They serve free ramen in the evenings and the whole hotel shows up to participate, it's really nice. Breakfast at the hotel is varied and delicious. Many many options to suit everyone The self check in was a little confusing, but the staff were very friendly and helpful. I love that you put your shoes away in a locker and everyone in the hotel walks around in their socks or slippers and provided yukata.

We stayed at the hotel for 4 nights, booked a double room with queen bed which was on the 12th floor. The hotel is cosy and well decorated. The bed was super comfortable, and I really enjoyed the no shoes policy. Breakfast was delicious, with eggs being made regularly and a good variety in general. Private onsens are great, and it can be a good first experience for those who are not so used (especially good if you gave tattoos). The waiting time can be longer after 19:30, there was no wait when we visited at 18:30. If you don't have tattoos, do visit the 'public' one. It's bigger and nicer than the private ones, and the outside onsen is beautiful. I had a great time enjoying the hot water while looking at the starry sky! Overall we had a good stay and we would recommend this hotel.

Laundry service needs improvement. There are two washing machines and two dryers, one being out of service (broken). You put 100 yen, and the dryer runs for 20 minutes. Depending on how many clothes you are washing, you definitely need at least a 40-minute cycle. So you can imagine the backlog and long waiting times if only one is available for several rooms.

A hotel with a traditional vibe. They have tatami flooring throughout the building, so you have to put your shoes in the locker. It feels nice just walking around bare foot in the hotel. The room has a lot of space and it feels cozy with the tatami flooring. They have free ramen at night and the breakfast buffet has decent selection including Hida beef. The onsen on the rooftop has an open area with view of the nearby mountains. You can also use one of the three private baths which are FCFS. If you go around 6pm, the bath is not too crowded. Only 3-4 other people around.

They have a system to wipe off the wheels of luggages, but I'm not sure how effective it is. I would be wary about walking barefoot around. I didn't think much about it at first, but once I realized, I put my socks on.

Everything is good. The location is central, a short walk to the train station and nohi bus station. We got a top-floor room (just one level below the onsen) with a stunning view. We can use an outdoor private onsen for free (first come, first serve). There's lots of free stuff, i.e., free ramen service at night and free ice cream after dipping at the onsen. The amenities are complete, and they provide pyjamas too. The room size is medium size, adequate to cater to 2 pax with cabin-size luggage. The breakfast is superb—plenty of options, and all good, especially the tofu and french toast. Sadly we only stay for one night. We surely will stay here again when we come back to Takayama.

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Nice to have a mix of open air and indoor baths. They serve both dinner and breakfast. Front desk stayed open past last available check in time. Bed was very comfortable. Location is right by the train station, but far enough so there’s no noise from the trains.

There was a furniture stain in my room, and it wasn’t clear how long I could store luggage. note that the view from the open air bath is just ok as it’s mainly parking lots and other more bland buildings.