Hoshokaku vs TEMPLE HOTEL TAKAYAMA ZENKOJI

Same City · Takayama Distance: 0.7km
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Hoshokaku

★★★★ 4-Star
8.7 270
Takayama
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TEMPLE HOTEL TAKAYAMA ZENKOJI

★★★★ 4-Star
8.8 122
Takayama
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.7 (476)
9.1 (642)
Booking.com
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9.1 (490)
Expedia
8.8 (178)
9.4 (51)
Trip.com
9.2 (46)
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Overall Average
8.7 (700)
8.8 (1,183)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hoshokaku TEMPLE HOTEL TAKAYAMA ZENKOJI
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise private onsen on room balconies with great views and comfort + Many reviews praise morning prayers and meditation experiences
+ Staff's friendly and attentive service is repeatedly mentioned across reviews + Friendly welcomes and conversations with monk and staff are memorable
+ Kaiseki dinners with Hida beef and breakfasts are commonly called delicious and abundant + Traditional tatami rooms and peaceful garden atmosphere are praised
+ Clean onsen facilities let guests fully experience ryokan atmosphere + Walkable to train station and central area for easy access
+ Fun using communal kitchen with morning market foods
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Uphill walk to Takayama Station or old town is tiring, per reviews - Winter rooms feel cold in repeated complaints
- Some complaints about rooms or facilities feeling dated with cigarette smells - Morning prayer noise from temple-adjacent rooms
- Limited onsen tub types and no sauna mentioned in reviews - Inconvenience from shared bathrooms

Recommended For

Couples Families Onsen Lovers

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Culture seekers

Guest Reviews

Hoshokaku

Trip.com 10 Solo

Hotel service food facilities top-notch, great for easy ryokan intro

Trip.com 10 Couple

First ryokan perfect, Hida beef dinner satisfying

Expedia 10 Family

Personal onsen bath best, amazing Takayama views

Agoda 10 Group

Free pickup, perfect hospitality onsen and meals

Trip.com 6.5 Couple

Traditional ryokan experience

Disappointing food quality, no improvements

TEMPLE HOTEL TAKAYAMA ZENKOJI

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Best temple hotel experience, memorable monk chat and meditation

Expedia 8.0 Family

Unique experience, kids loved it

Very cold in winter

Booking.com 9.1 Couple

Sake gift for honeymoon, top welcome

Agoda 9.6 Family

Joined meditation and breakfast class, most memorable

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Spacious garden view room, great scenery

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.7km

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