Shohakuen

Loved the old house and what used to be amazing gardens.

The smell of mildew gave me an awful headache and the location is only viable if you have a rental car. The innkeepers did their best but my lack of Japanese and their lack of English led to quite a bit of frustration.

After experiencing all kind of hotels including Mimarus on our trip to Japan, we looked for a more traditional Japanese home design. We wanted to be close to nature, just us (family of 6) with ability to cook for ourselves. Shohakuen gave us exactly that with just a few minutes away from Takayama center.

The water in shower could be warmer.

The friendly hosts met us on arrival and showed us around. The house has comfortable beds with beautiful surrounds, warm heaters, and good facilities. The outdoor bath was especially beautiful overlooking the river. We loved our experience at this traditional Japanese home. It was relaxing, homely and was only a short drive to the town centre.

The house was amazing! Looks better than photos online. The garden is breathtaking and the house is extremely clean and spacious, could fit a big group. The host was very helpful and attentive. The location is 5 min drive from downtown Takayama. The setting is picturesque and quiet. You feel you are in a postcard or classic Japan.

Traditional but modern Japanese style home. Lots of space, beautiful countryside location bur convenient to town. Outside onsen tub was a bonus

Lovely setting, peaceful quiet location, in a traditional Japanese house. Loved hot tub and shower room, leisure room, and modern toilet/ bidet.

Some rooms less appealing (kitchen areas), and some of extra bedding a little old and musty. Air conditioning noisy in small bedroom but needed all night as very cold weather.

Scenery

Some areas were quite cold

Location, garden, design

Would be good to have a rack to dry towels and clothes. More kitchen knives needed.