Shitanda vs Minshuku Iwatakan

Same City · Takayama Distance: 6.0km
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Shitanda

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 29
Takayama
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Minshuku Iwatakan

★★ 2-Star
8.4 139
Takayama
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Shitanda Minshuku Iwatakan
Agoda
9.3 (91)
8.4 (271)
Booking.com
9.6 (61)
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Overall Average
9.2 (152)
8.4 (271)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Shitanda Minshuku Iwatakan
Strengths Strengths
+ Owners and staff's hospitality and good English praised across reviews + Staff's kind hospitality and shuttle service repeatedly mentioned in reviews
+ Mountain location with natural scenery and garden views ideal for countryside escape + Onsen small but great for relieving fatigue with natural hot water, many say
+ Spacious clean rooms and cozy onsen provide traditional ryokan feel + Tatami room's home-like comfort and clean shared facilities satisfy guests
+ Station shuttle service and delicious kaiseki meals are convenient and memorable + Quiet atmosphere and traditional Japanese inn charm noted in reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Far from city, hard to access without shuttle or car mentioned in reviews - Some reviews complain mattress is hard without futon
- Cool mountain air doesn't enter well even with windows open, per some comments - Shared toilets and baths feel burdensome at first for some

Recommended For

Couples Families Nature lovers

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Traditional stay lovers

Guest Reviews

Shitanda

Booking.com 9.6 Solo

Super hospitable owner speaks good English. Beautiful mountain scenery for countryside escape.

Booking.com 10.0 Couple

Attentive staff, free shuttle. Nice onsen and best kaiseki meal.

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Excellent service and shuttle. Onsen and meals impressive.

Agoda 9.6 Group

Beautiful nature views, great food and onsen. Friendly staff.

Minshuku Iwatakan

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Friendly staff, great natural onsen, free JR station shuttle

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Clean shared toilet, quiet rooms, satisfied with onsen

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Owners kind, best effort on transport and luggage

Agoda 7.6 Business

Tatami room comfortable, shared facilities okay

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Clean room, small but satisfying onsen, near sights

Location Comparison

Distance: 6.0km

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