The meals were out of this world delicious. Highly recommend eating here during your stay. The whole property was remodeled in 2022 and they did a fantastic job from the lighting on your dining table to the use of plants throughout the common areas. Very comfortable western beds with rooms facing the trees and garden area making it extremely peaceful and quiet. The setting in the two private baths was very relaxing with a huge picture window looking out over the forest. Each room also has its own sink and toilet. A two minute walk away is a lovely park where you can venture up the wooden staircase into a huge preserve with lakes and trails. The riverfront morning market in Takayama is fun as well with wonderful shopping for unique gifts on the side streets as well. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Awesome stay.

We were conflicted about where to stay during our first visit to Takayama. While it might be tempting to stay close to the city center, we can't recommend seizing the opportunity to retreat to this cozy, special place after a long day of exploring. Auberge Hidanomori is a labor of love operated by a lovely, passionate couple, and it shows. Every detail from the thoughtful and minimalistic yet charming design, to the quality and creativity of the food was carefully considered and created an environment of pure bliss. We will be thinking about the incredible meal that Chef and Owner created for a long time to come. We highly recommend paying for at least one dinner while you stay here. Multiple courses that complemented and represented the Hida region with French and Italian fusion. Chef Keiko is very passionate about wine and has over 300 natural wines in his collection that he will be happy to pair with each course of dinner. What a fun culinary adventure! Complimentary breakfast was also coursed, delicious, fresh and hearty! The shuttle service made it so convenient to get to and from town and they accommodate your schedule. Rooms are simple, clean and relaxing. Don't be intimidated by the shared showers. It may be an inconvenience to some but they include onsen-style baths that feel like your own personal spa. We loved our stay and would recommend to anyone seeking a unique, zen experience run by a family that has devoted their lives to the comfort of their guests!

Nothing. Everything was great.

I have no words other than - wow. Beautiful place in the woods, minimalist interior, impeccable. It’s all about the small details! The shuttle service to and from the stay was also super helpful. We had dinner two nights in a row, the first night with the wine pairing. We had drinks we never had in our lives (we ended up buying a couple of bottles) and tasted one of the best meals we have ever had. The second night they remembered our favorite drinks and in general were so attentive. I have nothing but good words to say about this place and I’d recommend staying there to anyone coming to Takayama.

This property is owned by two chefs. The food was beyond excellent. In addition, although it was 15 minutes outside of the main part of the town, they graciously drove us back and forth. In addition, you can choose to add on their chefs menu for dinner and /or the wine tasting. Both were fabulous-comparable to a NY restaurant quality at 1/3 the price. The ambience here is zen. The rooms are amazing. The service is superb. They have two small private baths which were lovely and adequate. This was the highlight of our trip to Japan by far! Do it!

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Amazing property, very thoughtfully designed and cozy. Although it is a little far from the train station, the free shuttles were perfect and always available to bring us back and forth when we needed them. The breakfast and dinner were unforgettable. The wine pairing with dinner was one of our favorite experiences in our entire 5 week trip in Japan. We never had to wait to use the shared shower/bath either. The family running this place are incredibly kind. I would 100% recommend this property, thank you so much for an amazing stay!

We loved our time at Auberge Hidanomori. The decor is beautiful and in a lovely location in the outskirts of Takayama. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who gave us recommendations for some local walks and provided a free shuttle to/from town. We would definitely recommend booking in for dinner - the food was incredible and the best that we had during our trip to Japan. We hope that we will be back again some day - thank you!

Nothing, it was perfect.

This has been my favorite place to stay in all of Japan. I absolutely loved the decor and the meal service. There are two private baths that you can use on a first-come, first-served basis and they were great. The hotel is extremely minimalist which goes with the theme of "letting the time pass by slowly". The dinner and breakfast are incredible and for only 7000 yen extra I would definitely recommend it to anyone staying here. They also have an extensive wine library and for a few thousand more yen you can include wine pairing with your meal. This was one of the best meals I've had in Japan, and I've dined at over a dozen Michelin-Starred places in Tokyo. It's also a brief drive over to Hida no Sato (Folk Village), and you can get a shuttle to take you there.

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Keiko and Toshi have created a paradise on earth. Every single aspect of Auberge is flawlessly executed. The roaring fire and snow falling on the branches were mesmerizing. The meticulously and artfully created meals along with the wine pairing were exquisite. The scent of the white cedar headboard lulls you to sleep. Aim to leave the world behind once you arrive at Auberge.

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If I was able to give this hotel and restaurant 6 stars I would. Starting with the hotel aspect, this place is one of the most comfortable relaxing places we've stayed, even when compared to other 5 star hotels in Japan and Europe. The finishes in all of the rooms were expertly done with such a beautiful focus on immersing yourself in the nature and serenity all around you. It may be further from the main town, but it is because of that distance that it is able to showcase everything which makes the Hida region so special. For days you do want to go to town or the train station they offer a very nice shuttle service that can take you there and back. You have your own toilet in the room, and there are private showers which are shared between the guests with a very relaxing environment and beautiful tub, and although it was quite foreign coming from America, I wouldn't have it any other way. The restaurant portion was amazing in every single way. After eating at Michelin star restaurants throughout Europe, I can easily say that this restaurant surpasses everything those places attempt. Every dish appears to be so effortlessly crafted, but every bite showcases the deep intricate understanding of flavors behind it all. Every single dish was beautifully presented and memorable to the point we had dinner two days in a row there and somehow were able to enjoy a completely different menu on back to back days which is unheard of in the restaurant industry in America. Breakfast was simple, nutritious and delicious. I can not rave enough about the chef and the entire family team at Auberge Hida No Mori. They all were so welcoming and kind, and this stay was easily one of our favorites during our 6 week trip throughout many of Japan's towns and cities. I wish we had more time to spend lounging and enjoying the atmosphere they have set up at Auberge!

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The staff is so kind and the place is very serene. We had a good resting time in the very comfortable beds and enjoyed the bath and all the delicious food.

For people who would like to be close to the city this might not be the perfect place, we didn’t want that and so for us it was great to be out of the buzzing center. Also they helped us with pick up services to enter the city, which was very kind.