Guest House Ouka

We had a really lovely stay at this guest house in Takayama. The whole place was beautiful, modern and very clean. The common area downstairs was especially nice, with manga, computers, a TV and a dining area where you could have something to eat or drink. There was also coffee available and everything you might need during your stay. The showers and shared bathrooms were spotless, and there was also a very clean laundry area. We stayed in a private room with a shared bathroom, which is something to keep in mind when booking, but everything was very convenient and easily accessible. I would have personally preferred to have a small sink in the room for things like brushing my teeth or removing makeup, but it wasn’t a major issue. The room itself was spacious and comfortable. Overall, though, the guest house was extremely clean, well maintained and had a lovely atmosphere. Everything felt quite new, and the little details, such as the slippers, were a nice touch. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend it!

The only things I didn’t particularly like were that the windows in the room couldn’t be opened, which made the room feel a little claustrophobic at times. The price was a little high, but accommodation in Takayama is generally quite expensive.

well equipped kitchen and the public space

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Very clean, 6min to the station

The rules…dorms need to be quite after 9pm which I totally understand because visitors here usually get up early to explore the surrounding area, but somehow people don’t go to the public area, so this place is not good if you want to make friends in a hostel, it’s not a right place.

This guesthouse had friendly staff and a nice common area. They had a lot of free information about things to do in Takayama. I only stayed here one night while moving between other accomodations. Didn't love that the showers were on a different floor to my dorm but they were clean and at least there was a back staircase so you didn't have to walk through the main lobby on the way.

I have stayed in probably hundreds of hostels and this is the first one that has ever allowed children in the dormitory rooms.