Most importantly of all, Japan & Takayama is very gay friendly, especially for foreigners. There are plenty of Gay Friendly Hotels Takayama.
Homosexuality is legal in Japan. There are no explicit religious prohibitions against homosexuality in the traditional religion of Japan, Shintoism, or in the imported religions of Buddhism (see “Buddhism and sexual orientation”) or Confucianism.
Takayama is a city in Japan’s mountainous Gifu Prefecture. The narrow streets of its Sanmachi Suji historic district are lined with wooden merchants’ houses dating to the Edo Period, along with many small museums. The city is famed for its biannual Takayama Festival, going back to at least the mid-1600s, celebrating spring and fall with parades featuring ornate, gilded floats and puppet shows.
Top attractions to visit in Takayama?
Takayama is known for its local foods, including sansai (mountain vegetables), wasakana (river fish), beef, soba, ramen, and sake. In addition to its fame for its carpentry, Takayama is well known for its lacquerware, pottery, and furniture.
- Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
- Shinhotaka Ropeway
- Sanmachi Suji
- Takayama Showa Museum
- Higashiyama Walking Course
Takayama Day Tours
- 1-Day Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida
- Half Day Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida
- Takayama City Bike Tour
- Virtual Guided Tour of Takayama
- Hida Countryside Bike Tour
1. Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel 4* – Gay Friendly Hotels Takayama
Boasting 7 dining options, massage services and a variety of hot-spring baths, Takayama Green Hotel is a 6-minute walk from JR Takayama Train Station. A free shuttle is also available from the station West Exit, which is a 3-minute ride away. Rooms have an LCD TV and a minibar. Free WiFi is available.
You can experience a Japanese room, with traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor, or sleep in a Western bed. Each air-conditioned room at Green Hotel Takayama includes green tea and a private bathroom with a bath. Some rooms have free wired internet.
The Old Town Takayama and Morning Markets are about a 15-minute walk away. The bus terminal departing for Shirakawago Village is an 8-minute walk from the hotel.
Takayama Green Hotel is a resort hotel and provides “omotenashi” service. We have natural onsen, the largest souvenir shop(Hida Bussankan) in Gifu Pref. and some restaurants to enjoy local food including Hida beef, sake and sweets. The guests can enjoy not only staying but also eating, shopping, onsen and Japanese culture here.
Not only is this hotel situated within 10 minutes walk of the station and the tourist part of Takayama, it also has its own shuttle bus running at 30 minutes and 50 minutes past the hour from the back of the station. In any event you can see the hotel from the back of the station.
The hotel was conveniently located (in our opinion anyway) being a 10 minute (flat) walk from Takayama Station. It is roughly a 15-20 minute walk to the old village, shrine & temple, but if you are fit and mobile, very easily done. If you have mobility problems, the hotel offers a shuttle bus running to Takayama Station which will get you to the main centre of town.
The staff and service are excellent, and the food does the job for an included buffet set up. We ate from the Japanese Buffet both nights and enjoyed the offerings, especially the hida beef Dutch ovens brought to your table
A rather large hotel. It has Japanese and Western restaurants, and Cantonese style. likewise when it comes to breakfast, there is a choice.
There is a Japanese garden, and well organised onsen with exit to the outside. Yukatars are provided within the rooms as standard. Complimentary water is provide in the rooms and tea and coffee facilities. There is no mini bar.
Location of the hotel is great, around 5-10 minutes walk from the Takayama Station. Shuttle bus is also available but since it was a short walk, I’ve taken that only when I was carrying my suitcase. The hotel is around 20 minutes walk from the Old Town. Again shuttle bus is available, but I haven’t taken it as it is nice to walk around the town.
I have booked a room on the Premium Floors. I love how they have a variety of yukata for guests to choose as I rarely have the chance to try them on back at home. The rooms have everything I need, the beds are really comfortable, and the open bath is beautiful and a great nice-to-have! Air-conditioning is easy to adjust to cooler/warmer depends on guests’ preferences. Have had really great sleep during my stay.
The public onsen is fabulous, with both indoor and outdoor onsen. Quite a large area, so never crowded even if there are quite a number of guests. There are massage chairs you can use (200 yen for 10 minutes), and you may also have massage service in the area outside of the onsen. Having a massage and drinking hida milk after onsen are definitely the one of the most lovely experiences I have had!
The hotel has included a big souvenir shop with a wide variety of products. A table tennis table and some game machines. They have also got workshops for making of their famous mascots. Haven’t got the time to register for it, but I think it would be a very interesting experience!
The breakfast and dinner are absolutely fabulous with great service. Definitely a must try! In addition the staff have been really helpful with my small requests and enquiries. I would recommend the Takayama Green Hotel to anyone who would like to visit Takayama, and I would love to stay here again.
How much does a room costs at Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel?
Prices start 229 $/night for Comfort Double Room – (New) Orinkaku Wing with breakfast included. The Comfort Double Room – Buffet Dinner Included – (New) Orinkaku Wing is 354$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for gay couples.
This double room features soundproofing and comes with an electric kettle and flat-screen TV. Tea bags and toothbrushes are also provided.
Where to book online – Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel – Gay Friendly Hotels Nagoya – you can find the best hotels deals in Takayama during Takayama Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Takayama on Booking.com and Trip.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
2. TABINO HOTEL Hida Takayama 3* – Gay Friendly Hotels Takayama
Opened on May 2018, providing free WiFi, TABINO HOTEL Hida Takayama offers warmly-decorated wooden rooms in Takayama, 5 km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village and 2 km from Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine. Attractively located in the Hida Takayama Onsen district, the property is located 2.1 km from Lion Dance Ceremony Exhibition Hall and 2.1 km from Takayama Festival Float Exhibition Hall. The property has a restaurant.
The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Every room has a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. At TABINO HOTEL Hida Takayama the rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
Looking for a place to stay in Takayama? Then look no further than Tabino Hotel Hida-Takayama, a hotel that brings the best of Takayama to your doorstep. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning and a refrigerator, and you can stay connected during your stay as Tabino Hotel Hida-Takayama offers guests free wifi.
For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available and we have a free shuttle bus services from Takayama Station and Hotel. Plus, Tabino Hotel Hida-Takayama offers breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day.
Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine (1.3 mi) and Yoshijima Heritage House (1.4 mi), guests of Tabino Hotel Hida-Takayama can easily experience some of Takayama’s most well known attractions. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Chinese restaurants, including Heianraku, Hida Takayama Gyoza Sohonzan, and Chahan Hana, all of which are a short distance from Tabino Hotel Hida-Takayama. I
f you are interested in exploring Takayama, check out one of the parks, such as Shiroyama Park, Utsu Shiju Hachi Taki Falls Prefectural Nature Park, and Garyu Park (Garyu Sakura). We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Tabino Hotel Hida-Takayama as you experience everything Takayama has to offer.
The hotel is newly furnished and quite modern inside. It feels dry and does not have the mildew smell like many other hotels in the area. The rooms are comfortable and equipped with a tea kettle, a small refrigerator and a TV set. Wifi is included and it works fast. The onsen is very clean and pleasant but quite small for the hotel of this size.
The Japanese style breakfast is tasty and reasonably priced at ¥880. There is plenty of parking in the front and a Family Mart right across the street. The staff is friendly and many staff members speak good English.
The room was small but generally well-designed, with, for instance, clothes hanging space on one side of the entryway and a large drawer on wheels under the bed (which I thought was pretty cool). A chair by the window and a padded stool at the desk. When the stool was pulled out it did abut the bed which wasn’t ideal.
There was a small table (not bedside), but nearly everything had to be on the desk – tv, jug, clock, tissues, food etc – it was a bit tight. The tv was large however, and the wi-fi was good. Despite the small space the fridge wasn’t too loud and there was little noise from outside. The bed was comfy with good pillows. PJs which could be worn around the hotel (quite a few people wore them for breakfast) and slippers were provided. The room’s decor was quite nice but there was no artwork. The individual air conditioning was excellent, worked well, easy to operate. The bathroom was a reasonable size.
The included breakfast was enjoyable and all the staff were welcoming and helpful.
The foyer area was large and attractive, with a small range of souvenirs for sale. The laundromat was great – inexpensive and with accurate timings (ie 30 minutes=30 minutes not some strange approximation of it).
Via the tv it was possible to check whether or not the onsens were busy. I was not using a car while in Japan and the hotel is a fair way from Takayama downtown, station and main sights, but the shuttle bus is reliable and the drivers kind and friendly.
They do drop off guests at Old Town/morning market on the way to the station if required. These stop/s still leave plenty of time to catch the Wide View Hida (the shuttles’ timetables align with Hida arrivals and departures).
How much does a room costs at TABINO HOTEL Hida Takayama?
Prices start 149 $/night for Standard Double Room with breakfast included. The Deluxe Twin Room – Main Building is 229$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for gay couples.
This double room features soundproofing and comes with an electric kettle and flat-screen TV. Tea bags and toothbrushes are also provided.
Where to book online – TABINO HOTEL Hida Takayama – Gay Friendly Hotels Takayama – you can find the best hotels deals in Takayama during Takayama Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Takayama on Booking.com and Trip.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
3. Oyado Koto No Yume 4* – Gay Friendly Ryokan Takayama
Just a 2-minute walk from , No Yume offers Japanese-style with a colourful touch. The hotel features hot-spring baths, a restaurant serving breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This ryokan is introduced in Michelin Green Guide Japan.
Rooms feature tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. They are equipped with a 40-inch flat-screen TV, fridge, coffee maker and green tea set. Attached bathrooms come with a shower, bathtub and toiletries.
Japanese-style hotel Koto No Yume Oyado is only a 2-minute walk from Kokubunji Temple. The Miyagawa Morning Market and the historical Old Private Houses are less than a 10-minute stroll away.
Oyado Koto no Yume Ryokan is a traditional japanese lifestyle hotel located between the train station and the ancient city of Takayama.
Above all, the premises are pampered with especial touch of charm, something inherent to this glamorous hotel. Just at arriving we become astonished when observing how the owner were cleaning up the wheels of our hand luggage. The goal was obvious merely to prevent damaging the nice floors. As a second stage, we were asked by another person to chose both in-house and out-house yukatas, what got us impressed and delighted.
The room was quite spacious, thoroughly equipped and fitted in an genuine japanese style. Floor was covered by a authentic tatami carpet, walls and windows were graciously decorated with paper motives.
Breakfast was in a right way served, full of scents and calls to those related to Japan old life: miso soup, fresh fish ready to cook, japanese pickles, all rounded off by wearing our awesome yukatas. What a thrill experience!.
Really cozy Ryokan with accommodating staff. They really made us feel at home. The staff were wonderful and really made us feel welcome. Although there was a small language gap, they had 1 or 2 staff who could speak English and they tried their best to explain the facilities at the Ryokan, the location and introduce a couple of nice restaurants around the area.
The location was really good – just 5 mins walk from the main station at Takayama & a short walk (say, 15 mins walk) to the main belt at the Takayama town center. Enroute to the town center you will be able to see convenience stores and restaurants. And if you are renting a car, well, the car rental agencies are located at the train station so there you have it.
How much does a room costs at Oyado Koto No Yume?
Prices start 149 $/night for Japanese-Style Standard Room with breakfast included. The Suite – Non-Smoking is 370$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for gay couples.
Features a semi-double bed (120 cm wide) and a tatami (woven-straw) seating area. Equipped with a 40-inch flat-screen TV, a fridge and a green tea set. Attached bathrooms come with a shower, bathtub and toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Where to book online – Oyado Koto No Yume – LGBT Friendly Hotels Takayama – you can find the best hotels deals in Takayama during Takayama Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Takayama on Booking.com and Trip.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
