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title: "Hoshokaku"
url: https://staylist.world/hotels/trip-704556
site: Staylist World
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# Hoshokaku

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4-star hotel in Takayama, Japan. Page: https://staylist.world/hotels/trip-704556

## Rating
- Guest rating: 9.4/10 from 56 guest reviews on the booking site

## Price
- Typical price: about $234 a night (previously observed, not a quote for any date)

## What guests say (Staylist AI overview of recent reviews)
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.
- Guests love: Good onsens; Quiet hilltop; Multilingual staff
- Keep in mind: Uphill walk; Service feels procedural
- Best for: families, onsen fans

## Before you book
- Children: Children of all ages are welcome at this property

## Location
- Address: 1-chōme-1-88 Babamachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, 506-0838, Japan
- Distance to city centre: 0.4 km
- Nearest Train Station: Takayama Station
- Distance to Train Station: 1.28KM

## How it compares with other hotels in the city
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).

## Details
- Opened: 1992

## Amenities
Private parking, Hot springs, Spa, Massage room, Luggage storage, Restaurant, Station pick-up, Multi-function room, Wi-Fi in public areas, Valet parking, Station drop-off, Shuttle service, Smoking area, Elevator, Bathing facilities, Stair-free main entrance

## FAQ
**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.


## 1–2 star reviews
Every 1–2 star review of this hotel from the last 24 months, with the count out of all reviews: https://staylist.world/reviews?hotel=trip-704556

## Book
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