Guest House Ouka - Hostel
About this hostel
Takayama hostel in Hida Takayama Onsen Along with laundry facilities, this hostel has a computer station and multilingual staff. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a lobby fireplace, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite. Guest House Ouka - Hostel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(192 Reviews)
3.0
Guest House Ouka is amazing!! The rooms and common area are very comfortable. The staff is so friendly and accomodating. They have tons of food and entertainment recommendations on the walls so I didn't have any worries about how to spend my time in Takayama. Lastly, they had unlimited free tea in the kitchen.
4.0
All was fine except the parking. It was a bit far.
2.5
Excellent reception service, kept our luggage safe with them when we arrived early and room was not ready and also on the way out kept our luggage till time for our trains. Very clean and comfortable rooms and bathrooms. Just 10 minutes walk from Station.
3.0
Great place to stay in Takayama. It is around 15 minutes’ walk from most points of interest: Takayama Station, the Miyagawa Morning Market, and the shopping street. (There were other hotels closer to the station, but 15 min walk is fine for me.) There’s a 7-eleven 2 minutes away.
The staff are friendly and helpful. The lounge and kitchen/dining space on the main floor is spacious and was usually empty when I was there.
I booked a single room and it was really spacious too. There were lots of power outlets in the room which was really nice. FYI, the pillow is pretty flat (common in Japan?) but I’m sure you could request another pillow.
The rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, and shared areas were clean. Maybe it was just my schedule, but there was no wait for the shower.
I’d definitely consider staying here again if I was in Takayama.
2.5
Great place to stay in Takayama. It is around 15 minutes’ walk from most points of interest: Takayama Station, the Miyagawa Morning Market, and the shopping street. (There were other hotels closer to the station, but 15 min walk is fine for me.) There’s a 7-eleven 2 minutes away. The staff are friendly and helpful. The lounge and kitchen/dining space on the main floor is spacious and was usually empty when I was there. I booked a single room and it was really spacious too. There were lots of power outlets in the room which was really nice. FYI, the pillow is pretty flat (common in Japan?) but I’m sure you could request another pillow.The rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, and shared areas were clean. Maybe it was just my schedule, but there was no wait for the shower. I’d definitely consider staying here again if I was in Takayama.
5.0
Love the place. Clean, friendly and not far From station.
3.0
Very cozy hostel for backpackers. 8-10 mins walk to bus station.
5.0
Friendly staff
Plenty of information
Reasonable prices
5.0
Friendly staffPlenty of informationReasonable prices
2.0
Good with comfortable
2.5
Great guest house , the lady from reception helped us alot with wearing our yukatas to a festival and was so kind and helpful! We enjoyed this place very much
3.0
Amazing stay in this charming guest house. The owner is very sweet and helpful and has placed a lot of info about the general area as well as around the region in the common spaces. The place was spotless and the rooms were of ample size and nicely decorated. There's a 7 Eleven just across the street and it is walking distance to the Old town. Definitely recommended for a stay in Takayama!
2.5
Amazing stay in this charming guest house. The owner is very sweet and helpful and has placed a lot of info about the general area as well as around the region in the common spaces. The place was spotless and the rooms were of ample size and nicely decorated. Theres a 7 Eleven just across the street and it is walking distance to the Old town. Definitely recommended for a stay in Takayama!
5.0
Nice tatami room, clean and comfortable. Shared spaces with cute and nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Well located.
5.0
Comprehensive and clean! Recommended
2.0
We missed the daily housekeeping, especially towels.
There sometimes were occasions where you can smell somebody smoking.
2.0
We missed the daily housekeeping, especially towels. There sometimes were occasions where you can smell somebody smoking.
3.0
Good:
When we arrived at the Guest House Ouka in Takayama we were disappointed to hear that the family room we booked had a shared bathroom with 5 other rooms. After a few minutes discussion we managed to upgrade to a larger room with 4 single beds, TV and cooking facilities and a huge PRIVATE bathroom and toilet – result!. The location of the property is about a 10 minute walk from the train and bus terminals and there is also a large supermarket within 10 minutes walk as well.
Bad:
Cant find any fault at all with the upgraded room at all.
2.5
Good:When we arrived at the Guest House Ouka in Takayama we were disappointed to hear that the family room we booked had a shared bathroom with 5 other rooms. After a few minutes discussion we managed to upgrade to a larger room with 4 single beds, TV and cooking facilities and a huge PRIVATE bathroom and toilet – result!. The location of the property is about a 10 minute walk from the train and bus terminals and there is also a large supermarket within 10 minutes walk as well.Bad:Cant find any fault at all with the upgraded room at all.
2.5
such a pleasant stay, exceeds our expectation, staff very accomodating even leave a welcome message, the hostel is very clean and homey and is located within walking distance to the bus center with plenty of restaurants nearby and a convenience store beside it. you should check out this place.
2.0
The location is further from the station, but we have a car so that didn't really concern us as much. Even with the walk, it's only about 10-15 mins to the core of town. We have a private room and it's with the tatami mat. There are good info in the common area on area of interests which is great. The stay is good overall.
2.0
The location is further from the station, but we have a car so that didnt really concern us as much. Even with the walk, its only about 10-15 mins to the core of town. We have a private room and its with the tatami mat. There are good info in the common area on area of interests which is great. The stay is good overall.
2.0
Great stay at guesthouse Ouka. Staff at reception was very friendly and helpful. We slept in a room with private bathroom. The room was clean and spacious. The walls are not exactly soundproof. Bathroom was excellent with a good shower. Takayama is small so the guesthouse is within a 10 to 15 minute walking distance of all the major sights.
3.0
I like the kitchen of this hostel,
where we can cook and eat and shared food with others guests!
Very nice common area,
but not close to station, need to walk a distance.
5.0
This hostel is very nice and clean. The staff is very nice and there is a lot of space, including a kitchen and a living room. There, I met very friendly people (Japanese and foreigners), so I had a really nice stay.
2.0
This guest house was good. Staying on tatami using futon was also good. The tatami has a strong smell which took a bit of getting used too. The bathroom was very small. To get to the guest house was easy but slightly further away in a local neighbourhood area. It was walkable from the station with light baggage. It was easy to check in and out. A reasonable location but a little too far away from areas of interest.
4.0
Overall it was an extraordinary experience. Staff was very polite and helpful. We four friends shared one big room with four beds. we faced only one problem, For taking shower we had to go to first floor from forth floor coz there wasn't bathroom on our floor but they do have showers in single rooms. If I got the opportunity to visit Gifu prefecture again I would like to stay in this hotel only.
4.0
Overall it was an extraordinary experience. Staff was very polite and helpful. We four friends shared one big room with four beds. we faced only one problem, For taking shower we had to go to first floor from forth floor coz there wasnt bathroom on our floor but they do have showers in single rooms. If I got the opportunity to visit Gifu prefecture again I would like to stay in this hotel only.
4.0
Overall it was an extraordinary experience. Staff was very polite and helpful. We four friends shared one big room with four beds. we faced only one problem, For taking shower we had to go to first floor from forth floor coz there wasnt bathroom on our floor but they do have showers in single rooms. If I got the opportunity to visit Gifu prefecture again I would like to stay in this hotel only.
5.0
Staff was friendly and helpful, they made us feel like home. Our room (Japanese style tatami mat with futons and bathroom) was spacious enough for three people and we enjoyed setting up our own futons. It was a quick walk to the train station/bus terminal and also to downtown were all the restaurants were located.
3.0
Modern and clean design hotel.
Located just next to convenience store, clean washroom and bathroom, equipped kitchen
It's good if you are in budget and need a place to overnight.
Staff is helpful and able to communicate in English.
Unfortunately it's very noisy on the night I stayed (even there's rules).
Soundproof is really bad as you can hear clearly on the next door conversation and the packing-unpacking sound.
No door (even for private room, but with curtain to separate) and you need to makeup your own bed.
3.0
Modern and clean design hotel. Located just next to convenience store, clean washroom and bathroom, equipped kitchenIts good if you are in budget and need a place to overnight.Staff is helpful and able to communicate in English. Unfortunately its very noisy on the night I stayed (even theres rules). Soundproof is really bad as you can hear clearly on the next door conversation and the packing-unpacking sound.No door (even for private room, but with curtain to separate) and you need to makeup your own bed.
3.0
Modern and clean design hotel. Located just next to convenience store, clean washroom and bathroom, equipped kitchenIts good if you are in budget and need a place to overnight.Staff is helpful and able to communicate in English. Unfortunately its very noisy on the night I stayed (even theres rules). Soundproof is really bad as you can hear clearly on the next door conversation and the packing-unpacking sound.No door (even for private room, but with curtain to separate) and you need to makeup your own bed.
2.0
Hostel environment is good but no solid door for each room. If would be bad when you have noisy neighbors at night or early morning.
2.0
The hostel is easy to find from the Takayama train station. The lady at the front desk spoke good English and was nice and helpful. There was tea in kitchen and little snacks in the lobby.
5.0
We had a 4 person Japanese style family room, with a private shower and toilet. The room was clean and spacious. The walls were thin and there was some noise from the adjoining room, but this was not a major problemThe staff were very friendly and the hostel had a good atmosphere. The kitchen had a fridge/freezer, hob, microwave, grill/mini oven, kettle and coffee maker. Coffee, tea and basic cooking supplies such as oil and seasoning were provided. The hostel was in a good location, 10 minutes walk from the station and about 15 minutes to the old town. There was a convenience store next door and a large Valor supermarket about 10 minutes walk away.
5.0
We had a 4 person Japanese style family room, with a private shower and toilet. The room was clean and spacious. The walls were thin and there was some noise from the adjoining room, but this was not a major problemThe staff were very friendly and the hostel had a good atmosphere. The kitchen had a fridge/freezer, hob, microwave, grill/mini oven, kettle and coffee maker. Coffee, tea and basic cooking supplies such as oil and seasoning were provided. The hostel was in a good location, 10 minutes walk from the station and about 15 minutes to the old town. There was a convenience store next door and a large Valor supermarket about 10 minutes walk away.
4.0
This is one friendly and great guesthouse. Stayed in one of their single dormitory rooms (no door, just a curtain). My single complain would be the huge group of rude people that were taking over the rest of the floor, but it's not the staffs fault. Bottomline, if you are a light sleeper please consider that you may get noise coming your way even in the private partitions.
4.0
This is one friendly and great guesthouse. Stayed in one of their single dormitory rooms (no door, just a curtain). My single complain would be the huge group of rude people that were taking over the rest of the floor, but its not the staffs fault. Bottomline, if you are a light sleeper please consider that you may get noise coming your way even in the private partitions.
2.0
Relatively close to the main station (which was very important in the winter cold!). The girl at the reception was very friendly, chatty and helpful. There was a really nice communal area on the ground floor. We also had a nice hand-written welcoming message and paper crane in our room when we arrived. The room and bathroom were warm, clean and comfy. You may want to bring a plug splitter because there were not enough for the four of us.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Takayama?
The average price for a rental in Takayama is $199 per night. This rental is $131 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Guest House Ouka - Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Guest House Ouka - Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Guest House Ouka - Hostel?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.
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