Ryokan Tanabe

Great experience at this lovely traditional hotel in the center of Takayama. Just 9 minute walk from the train/bus station. We stayed 2 nights in room 13 which had its own little onsen with a cedar bath (although it didn’t use spring water like the communal bath). They provided us yukatas (cotton robes and sashes) to wear inside the Inn. Ladies get to pick the color :) We were happy to have a little alcove in our room with 2 chairs and a small table where we could hang out when in the room. The room is otherwise sparse and they lay out the futons after you eat your meal at the low table on the floor in the center of the room. Not the easiest thing to sit on the floor for a 3-course dinner but we managed. there is a nice seating area with the a coffee machine in the lobby. They were willing to work around food restrictions (no seafood for one of us) because we provided the info in advance. The breakfast and dinners were traditional Japanese cuisine. You do not select from a menu. The staff was very nice and made the experience great.

This was our first experience in a ryokan and I’ve to say it will be unforgettable. At Tanabe we had always an extremely kind a ready assistance. We stayed at the second floor with a view on at tree in a secondary road, in a wide and beautiful traditional room. We ate a delicious kaiseki dinner and breakfast dressed in colored yukata. In my opinion this is a golden experience for those who want to have a real Japanese experience. Body and hair products furnished by Tanabe are excellent. I really enjoyed the practice of the Japanese bath, no reservation needed and never crowded. After dinner the staff set up our futon, so so comfortable. We really suggest Tanabe!

Ryokan davvero bellissimo, per non dire perfetto, stanza enorme, pulita, curata ed accogliente così come tutte le zone pubbliche dell'hotel. Onsen tradizionali molto belli. Staff gentile e premuroso. Ottima esperienza anche sui futon.