We got a very warm welcome when we finally arrived. Staff is so friendly they try to help you as much as they can even though they can't speak english. Good location for morning market and old town. Everything is great except the onsen bath is too small and the room wall is too thin.

I guess I would recommend this place to others, but having said that, I would stay at another place if I go back to Takayama again. Not that this place was bad, just that it wasn't good enough that I couldn't imagine a better place. Its just OK! Not great, but not bad either. It is a modern Ryokan, not... More

• Ryokan Seiryu in general feels very outdated and old, but in a tacky 80’s kind of way. The ugly foyer, old shabby lift & hallways are off putting, but once in the rooms themselves it’s not as bad. • Rooms and bedding were quite dusty and dirty. Not cleaned to a satisfactory level. • Walls are paper thin, you... More

This place is not charming, not traditional and not worth the price. All interiors is in shabby condition. The toilett in our room had an odeur quite simular to how you would expect an old man to smell after not washing up for ten or twenty days. The food we had was for the pice we paid the worst we... More

The staff speaks very little english and although they provide an email address on their website, they will not reply it. The only way to book is to call them directly. The Ryokan is not extremely luxurious, it's simple and comfortable. The private bathroom is very very small. The length is when u stretched out your arms and the width... More

This accommodation was in easy reach to the JR and bus stop and all the main attractions. As it is traditional Japanese accommodation the futon only comes out at night. The staff were very friendly and it was a comfortable place to stay. Just make sure to put out the do not disturb sign if you don’t want people walking... More

• Very lovely Ryokan about 10-15 mins straight walk from JR Takayama station • Instant welcome from staff, english speaking • Green tea served in your large room, well heated • Dinner and breakfast excellent and recommended • Has a private bath and shower • Location in a a lovely town