Hoshokaku
4-star · Takayama, Japan
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- Bad reviews
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- Price
- $234 a nightabout 41% more than other 4-star hotels in Takayama.
- Where
- 0.4 km from the centreIn Takayama
Keep in mind: Uphill walk.
What guests say
Guests loveGood onsens · Quiet hilltop · Multilingual staff
Keep in mindUphill walk · Service feels procedural
Best forfamilies · onsen fans
On a quiet hillside twenty uphill minutes from the station — free parking, and a shuttle covers it — Hoshokaku serves praised Hida-beef kaiseki, indoor and outdoor onsens, private-bath rooms, and Japanese rooms with pajamas. Staff speak Mandarin and English. The slope to the old town challenges elderly knees, and one solo guest found the standardized service warm in process but not in heart.
- Rooms
- Interesting Japanese rooms; slightly old.
- Service
- Standardized, multilingual staff.
- Location
- Hillside; walkable but uphill to town.
- Food
- Delicious Hida-beef kaiseki.
- Facilities
- Indoor and outdoor onsens; private rooms.
- Value
- Good value for half-board.
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Before you book
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property
Location
1-chōme-1-88 Babamachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, 506-0838, Japan
Train Station: Takayama Station (1.3 km)
0.4 km from the centre of Takayama
How it compares
Hoshokaku ranks #10 of 28 hotels Staylist lists in Takayama and #5 of 15 4-star hotels there. At about $234 a night it is about 40% above the typical $166 for 4-star hotels in Takayama. The closest listed alternative is Hidatakayama Futarishizuka Hakuun, 100 m away (score 9.0).
Similar hotels nearby
Close by, a similar class and price, and well reviewed. Each opens on its own bad reviews.
About the hotel
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 1992
- Renovated
- 2010
Amenities
- Hot springs
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Private parking
- Valet parking
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Massage room
- Luggage storage
- Station pick-up
- Multi-function room
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Frequently asked questions
Is there parking at Hoshokaku?
Yes: private parking, valet parking.
What wellness facilities does Hoshokaku have?
Spa, Massage room.
How far is Hoshokaku from the centre of Takayama?
About 0.4 km.
Is Hoshokaku suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.