Located in 15-minute bus ride from JR Takayama Station, Guest House & Cafe SOY is surrounded by lush greenery. Free WIFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. The property also provides free pick-up service from JR Takayama Station. Free shuttle bus service is available when check-in, check-out, after dinner. Rooms at Guest House & Cafe SOY are air conditioned and fitted with a seating area. A hairdryer and slippers are provided for your comfort. Shirakawa Village is a 50-minute drive away, while Takayama Old Town is a 20-minute away from the property. Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village can be also reached in 12 minutes by car from Guest House & Cafe SOY.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, American

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Takayama
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stella
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Our stay at Soy was amazing! Tai and his parents made us immediately feel at home. They are so nice and warm. The house is realy impressive. It is built in the old Ryokan style and renovated by the family itself which gives your stay an authentic...
  • Philippa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything. It is a fabulous place to stay. From the delicious breakfasts, both western and Japanese, to the wonderful warm hospitality from Tai, and his lovely alum and Dad.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had the most wonderful stay. Tai and his family are so lovely and welcoming, the house and garden is beautiful, and the breakfast is delicious. We also loved meeting Tara the cat!
  • Roberto
    Australia Australia
    Tai-san and family were very hospitable, friendly, courteous, and generally excellent hosts. I'd recommend SOY, and would stay here when I come back.
  • David
    Singapore Singapore
    This was the most enjoyable stay during our two weeks in Japan. Tai and his family made us feel very welcome and were extremely attentive. The room was spacious, clean and full of traditional charm. Tai's Mother cooks an delicious breakfast that...
  • Hugo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    House is amazing, authentic Japanese home with open light spaces and amazing garden. Beds ridiculously comfy and we had projector to watch studio ghibli in the upstairs! Tai and his family were amazing and so attentive, breakfast was great,...
  • Jingyu
    China China
    Tai is super friendly to every guest. He was always willing to carry us from the train station which was very helpful for us. Also, his family is gorgeous. Every morning we were enjoying the hand made food from his mom. Besides, you can meet new...
  • Matthias
    Belgium Belgium
    Amazing staf, super cosy and designfull house. Breakfast was great and Tai is really helpfull!! Delightfully stay
  • Anna
    Canada Canada
    An absolute gem of a place! Tai and his family very welcoming and full of recommendations. He suggested Jackson curry for dinner and it may be the best curry we’ve eaten in Japan! Room was spacious and had everything you would ever need. In...
  • Paolo
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Everything was perfect. Tai and his mother Nabuko are the sweetest people ever. Tai picked us up from the station in a heavy rainy day and brought us to a nice restaurant, then came back to bring us to his wonderful traditional house. The room was...

Managed by 古川泰

Company review score: 10Based on 208 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We run guesthouse with our family. Father(Makoto),Mother(Nobuko) and Son(Tai).

Property information

築100年を超える古民家を約1年間かけて改装した宿になります。 駅から車で10分程度の場所になります。 無料送迎サービスもございますので、ぜひご利用ください。 "飛騨ならでは"の"古民家"でのご滞在をお楽しみ頂ければ幸いです。 “SOY” is a 100-year-old Japanese style house, located in Hida- Takayama of Gifu prefecture, renovated into a warm and comfortable guest house & café and we have opened on the 3rd of March, 2015. All kinds of popular Japanese food such as soy sauce, miso, natto, tofu are made of “soy beans.” We are ready to and capable of making changes, just like these soy beans, to make the place even cozier for all comers. We wish our guest house to be a place where people can exchange their thoughts to make tomorrow a better day.

Neighbourhood information

From the city center,it takes 10-15 minutes away by car.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of SOY
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
Fast free WiFi 80 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    SOY takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 22:30
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that children 12 years and under cannot be accommodated at this property.

    The property has a curfew at 23:00.

    Please note that breakfast will be served between 7:30- 8:30 in the morning.

    Please contact the property in advance if you are arriving later than 18:00.

    Shuttle service from JR Takayama Station is available upon request. Guests who wish to use the shuttle are required to contact the property at least 2 days in advance.

    Please note, the property does not accept requests to rent out the entire property.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    License number: 62186985

    FAQs about SOY

    • SOY offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at SOY may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • SOY is 2 miles from the centre of Takayama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Check-in at SOY is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • Room options at SOY include:

        • Twin
        • Triple
        • Twin/Double

      • Guests staying at SOY can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Vegetarian
        • Vegan
        • Asian
        • American