2-Star Hotels in Gifu Prefecture, Japan

The hotel is new and very clean, and the staff are super friendly. It's about a five-minute walk from the JR station or bus stop. Getting to Takayama Old Town or the morning market isn't far on foot either. Plus, the public bath on the ninth floor was incredibly relaxing!

I stayed for 5 nights, and first of all, the price is very reasonable for a backpacker hostel. Check-in is done online: you choose your language, scan your passport, and have a f2f call with the staff via an iPad. FYI, there is a mandatory accommodation tax in Japan of 100 yen per night. You can also request a paid ”Irori” service at a nearby sister branch, where you can grill your own ingredients over a traditional Japanese sunken hearth. Just a reminder: you can get fresh ingredients from the nearby market ”Family Store Satoh” or further away at ”Surugaya Asumo.” The common area isn't huge, and the kitchen is basic but functional with tableware, an electric kettle, ovens, a microwave, and a mini fridge. The tap water is drinkable; the mixer tap can be toggled to adjust the temperature, so you won't get a chill from the ice cold water in winter! 😂 In the back, there are a toilet, three shower stalls, and communal sinks, along with a washing machine and dryer that are free to use (you just need to buy detergent from the capsule machine or bring your own) Since it's a hostel, the dorms have top and bottom bunks. The bunks are quite spacious and come with two power outlets (remember your travel adapter!), an overhead locker (bring your own padlock), a towel, and two hooks. You have to make your own bed; it's a futon-style setup where you lay the linens on the mattress. A pillow and duvet are provided. During winter, they run the AC (split system) on heat mode to keep it cozy. In the room, there’s a luggage storage area and hanging rods for clothes. On the second floor where I stayed, there are two toilets in the room: one with a urinal and another unisex one with a smart bidet/washlet. To be honest, while it's very close to the Miyagawa Morning Market, it feels a bit far from the Nohi Bus Center and JR Station. If you don't like walking or tire easily, this might be a bit of a challenge. Overall, it's a great, affordable choice for backpackers😗

The whole facility is very clean. The bedroom is traditional Japanese style tatami and we love the quilt comforter. It's so soft, thick and fluffy! This is the best comforter we have used in Japan so far! Really keeps us warm through the night! There's a small entrance gate and door to our room, which is so unique. The traditional breakfast served was superb too!

The accommodation looks like an old Japanese-style house. The room downstairs has a Japanese-style fireplace, but unfortunately I saw it when I left, so I didn't take a picture. The room was on the upper floor of the house. I slept comfortably and was quiet. I felt fully rested. The bathroom is downstairs, you have to walk up and down. The shower room is switched between men and women and closes at 22.00. It's a pity that I wanted to try the outdoor type, but at that time it was the men's bathroom. The water in the bath smelled quite a bit of chlorine. The accommodation might have encountered insects (I saw that it was written, but we went and didn't encounter any). The air conditioner can be turned on, but the temperature must be high because if it's low, it will become a heater. The air conditioner is a bit loud. There is both a heater and an air conditioner in the room. I'm not sure if it works, but I turned it on because I'm not used to the lack of ventilation. The mattress is okay, not too thin. The pillow has pellets. At first, I thought I wouldn't be able to sleep. After sleeping for a while, I slept well. There is a parking lot behind the accommodation. There is enough parking, but we parked in front of the accommodation. The way up to the accommodation is very steep. If you're not a strong driver, you might get hit. Be careful or have a skilled driver drive up. This accommodation should be suitable for people who drive around by themselves.

I stayed here to go to the Toki outlet. The hotel was very clean and I had nothing to say. The hot water in the large bath was a nice temperature and warmed me to the core, so I slept soundly. There were so many restaurants around the hotel that I had a hard time deciding what to eat.

It was very good ♪ The room was clean, the large communal bath was also nice, the breakfast was delicious, I was very satisfied!

This hotel is very new, almost like it was built in a hurry. They used prefabricated construction materials for the structure of the accommodation. The reception area is like a modified shipping container with air conditioning for the staff (check-in is done using a code sent by the hotel). When I checked in, there happened to be staff present who spoke English well. The accommodation has two floors and no elevator. The room was large and clean, and conveniently located in the city center, making it easy to walk to various tourist attractions. There isn't a breakfast area or a common area yet. The hotel provides water from a dispenser and ice. The price wasn't cheap, but not overly expensive either, considering that Takayama seems to be mostly tourists, and the prices for goods and services are generally high. There's still a fair bit of construction going on in the vicinity (both for the hotel itself and other nearby developments).

The hot spring with an open-air bath is very nice. The Kisoya specialty rose bath seems to have ended in January of this year. The food was delicious and lovely, but I felt the service was not suitable for couples.

2025.11.23 Landing in Nagoya, I played for a day and finished dinner at 20 o'clock before taking the train to Shanghai. This is a self-service hotel near Meinong Taitian Station. I will send an email to inform the access code in advance. After entering, the ipad will scan the passport photo and show the room number and electronic lock password. It is very convenient. Suitable for i people. There is an elevator. The room has a separate toilet and bathtub shower, bath towels and pajamas are also prepared, and there is a deodorizing spray on the hanger, which is very clean and convenient. The next morning at five o'clock in the morning, I walked to the station to see the cloth bag Buddha wearing sunglasses. It was also very convenient to go to the hotel in Inushan City.

Thank you for your kind reply by phone or at the front desk before check-in. I want to use it again.