Guesthouse Ouka was a wonderful base for exploring the charm of Takayama. The rooms are clean, cozy, and well-maintained, so it’s a peaceful retreat after a day of sightseeing. The lobby has a warm, inviting atmosphere where you can relax. The staff are exceptionally kind and always eager to help. They truly made my stay memorable. Clean facilities and thoughtful touches made it feel like home away from home.

The only minor drawback is the location, as it’s about 800 meters from the train and bus station. While the walk isn’t difficult, it can feel a bit long, especially in snowy weather.

Location very good, in walking distance to bus and train station. Supermarket 5 mins walk. Good view of the mountains. Our room was quite spacious with two futon matresses. The discription on the website is a bit confusing as it states there is a dining table and chairs in the room. However, the table and chairs are downstairs in the communal area near the kitchen and lounge,

No chairs in the room.

Staff was friendly, polite and professional, basic English was fine, and there was a dedicated speech-to-text translation machine when needed. Single room was clean and cosy, blanket was sooooooo nice and needed during winter nights. Slippers and shower towels were provided, many restaurants around and very close to Takayama station. I came to visit the original scenes from Hyouka and they had the full manga series!!!!! Pity I couldn't read Japanese T_T Also you get a coffee discount coupon when checking in, they have some mad coffees there ^w^

The only niche thing was showers are located on the first floor, nothing wrong with the shower itself but such design made it slightly inconvenient sometimes.

The facilities were great. The bathroom and toilet were clean, and the kitchen had everything we needed. We appreciated that the refrigerator has an ice-maker! The common area was also very comfortable and there were a lot of games and activities we could enjoy. They also had bullet boards with a lot of information on tourist spots and restaurants in the local area. The hotel was also not too far from the town centre and there is a conbini nearby.

The beds were a little uncomfortable for my partner and I. Our other two friends are used to sleeping on futons so it didn't bother them. I think for anyone who finds it difficult to sleep on futons should keep this in mind.

I had a fantastic stay at this guest house in Takayama! The place was incredibly clean and organized, with a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere. It's located in a great neighborhood, not too far from the main train station, making it very convenient for exploring the city. The staff was exceptional - friendly, accommodating, and always willing to help. The living room was a lovely space to relax, and the kitchen was massive - probably one of the largest I've seen in any hostel! There was even a dedicated computer area with desktops, which was very helpful. The front desk had a reception area and an elevator for added convenience. Plus, there was a large flatscreen TV in the common area, perfect for winding down after a day of sightseeing. Overall, this guest house offered exceptional value for the price. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, quiet, and spacious place to stay in Takayama!

Perhaps better English but they tried very hard and it was appreciated.

Clean and cozy. We chose a private room with private bathroom and tatami flooring. There’s a lovely fire place at the living hall which is perfect during the cold winter weather. We travelled during year end holiday period and eating at restaurant was a challenge as most places needed advance reservation. In the end, we bought the famous Hida beef from a store and cook using the amenities at the guest house.

The water pressure at the private bathroom basin was low. So we ended up using the tap at the bathtub. Not a major issue for us.

Everything about it. It was clean, cosy and very spacious. I stayed at the dormitory and it was so nice and big, there were plenty of toilets, showers and sinks so you'd never have to wait your turn. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Location was just a few minutes from the Takayama station. Close to a lot of places and it's just wonderful.

The bed was not that comfortable as it's not the most supportive, but if you don't have a back problem then it's completely fine. I slept decently.

Superb hostel with adequate space. I will not have claustrophia though taking a bunk bed along with 10-12 others. Sturdy locker, sufficient shared shower rooms that I simply could use straightaway whenever I needed to. More to mention, the hostel is well located to just 1 min walk to Family mart, 5 min walk to main bus and train terminals. Well equipped kitchen. One can cook and make coffee here. Fridge is ready for guests too. The prominent feature is the clealiness of common facilities. I was pretty fond of the ottoro displays, guitar, comics in the lobby area. Quite fascinating.

Perturbing snoring of others. Even with ear plug, I could still hear clearly throughout the night. But this cannot be blamed on the hostel. It was an experience to be expected and unavoidable.

I loved this place so much i even came back to hang out after i checked out. I was only here for 1 night & i regretted it cause i had another booking. the rooms were massive and spacious it was so comfy that it didnt bother me how many ppl were there. There was so much space. the bathroom and toilets were many and super clean. the bed was clean and comfy. The kitchen & common areas were massive and i managed to meet very cool ppl here. But most of all the staff ! EMMY who checked me in gave me the best tips to eat and visit but most of all told me about an area to hike. It's because of her going out of her way i wouldn't have known or had one of the best days of my life. After check out she would allow me to come and hang & even tried to see if there was a space bed. i would stay here again no doubt.

I learnt that the sheet given to u on the beds is to divide and be a layer of cleanliness bc they don’t wash the blankets daily ..

Very nice modern-feeling rooms, staff even left a hand-written note when I arrived that was very kind. Very spacious and nice common area with books in Japanese and English and other things to do. Nice kitchen you can use as well, and they serve coffee and food. Great value for price. Not far from the JR Takayama bus station where I arrived.

It is a little farther of a walk from some main Takayama sights, but really not too bad. The entryway where everyone takes their shoes off also smelled very strongly of feet, maybe some ventilation there would help.