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Reviews of Sumiyoshi Ryokan 4 stars

506-0011 Gifu, Takayama, Honmachi 4-21, Japan

#3 of 101 hotels in Takayama

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 267 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff was absolutely amazing. There was an older couple looking after us who were so kind, fun, and hospitable. They were funny and sweet and made sure to take care of us. Our room overlooked the river and we had our own toilet. The bath was shared but it wasn't a problem for us, we only had to wait for 30 minutes one time and the facilities themselves are EXCELLENT. This stay was a highlight of our trip!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Gorgeous traditional ryokan accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fantastic location by the river. Close to historic sections of Takayama. Lovely, traditional old ryokan. Nice Japanese breakfast (western also available). We loved our room overlooking the river.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    10
    Historical, comfortable, and charming stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a thing. It was a perfect stay!

    Fantastic stay! The dinner and breakfast is delicious, and is a must for staying at a ryokan. Another great thing is that there is a family/semi-private onsen for you to enjoy.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    10
    It was a memory I will take with me forever
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t get to stay longer

    Amazing homily vibe with fantastic and friendly staff ! Close to great historic areas, good food, and fun shopping

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    10
    Very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet - Road Side
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the fault of the hosts who did an excellent job of keeping the ryokan clean, but other guests should know that the onsen is not intended for personal use (e.g. to exfoliate in). Despite this being very clear on the signage, there was a guest who did not adhere to it.

    The location was an easy walk to and from Takayama station and very close to the morning markets. The hosts were extremely welcoming and the breakfasts were incredible.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    10
    incredible, amazing , beautiful 3 days
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would have liked to stay longer

    The amazing , welcoming hosts. The amazing , authentic accomodation and the fantastic breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    9.0
    Great stay - old but well maintained ryokan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean & everything works.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    10
    Excellent Ryokan with good food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    IVery traditional Ryokan and within walking distance to town. On river across from morning market. Food is amazing and staff is really exceptional with sweet elderly couple helping and managing the Ryokan. I will highly recommend this place.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    10
    Lovely owners, brilliant place to stay and delicious food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was all fantastic.

    Amazing place, lovely owners and genuine Japanese hospitality.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet - Road Side
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The futon was very comfortable, the food was delicious and the staff were very welcoming and kind. The bath was out of this world, just what you need to warm up in the winter!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was amazing, and the welcome and hospitality was wonderful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    Welcoming hosts and a good nights sleep!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all. This is a perfect ryokan stay for those visiting the area.

    What a beautiful ryokan! This was such a treat to stay here and a very memorable part of our trip around the Japan. The lovely lady host looked after us and we had a fabulous evening meal here, beyond what we could have hoped for. After a long day walking in Kamikochi it was also wonderful to have the onsen to both relax and recharge! The rooms were very charming and the futons here were the first good night sleep we had after struggling with jet lag. Definitely recommend to others.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    10
    Our favourite accommodation in Japan!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet - Road Side
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The place itself is a beautiful and well-maintained traditional home. The family hosting us were gracious, friendly, helpful and kind. Always smiling. We enjoyed two delicious included meals per day: Breakfast and dinner. The traditional meals were more like gourmet feasts featuring interesting local foods. The many little dishes were intricately prepared with stunning presentation. We also really enjoyed the experience of sleeping in a traditional room with a tatami mat floor. Very cosy! We'll be dreaming of our stay here for years to come and hope to visit again one day.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    10
    Our stay was perfect from beginning to end. We can only recommend this ryokan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Traditional and spacious room. The staff was very welcoming, even if our Japanese was very limited.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    10
    A MUST IN TAKAYAMA!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You have to go there, a must in Takayama! You can feel the real ryokan atmosphere. It is extremely clean, the owners are lovely and kind, excellent location in front of the river, and having the tradicional breakfast is an interesting experience. We highly recommend it!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    Very clean authentic Japanese ryokan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we liked everything. The hotel has exceeded our expectations.

    Authentic Japanese home with onsen and very accommodating hosts. We had a bus trip early in the morning, the hosts woke up early to treat us to the breakfast. The onsen was great after a busy day.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    Perfect traditional stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet - Road Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was perfect!

    The most incredible and welcoming hosts you could meet, they greeted us and showed us around the beautiful ryokan. You get lots of privacy and can use the onsen easily, it is very spacious and comfortable. The meals were incredible and a great chance to try new things for tourists! We just loved the hosts and couldn't reccomend enough

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    8.0
    A very memorable traditional ryokan stay with delightful owners in superb location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A wonderful experience staying in a traditional ryokan with delightful hosts and in a superb location. Eating there was a great experience as was enjoying bathing in the onsen

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely fantastic place to stay. The food was excellent, the people running the ryokan were warm and welcoming, the rooms were comfortable and clean. Highly recommended

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    10
    Gorgeous genuine Japanese experience by the river.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything!

    Lovely location and such a genuine Japanese experience to be had here. Fabulous breakfast served in our own breakfast room by the lovely family. Right on the river., go to sleep with the sounds of the water flowing by.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet - Road Side
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    owners are amazing! so polite and the property is located only a few minute walk from old town Takayama. was perfect!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    9.0
    Pleasant Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet - Road Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cute ryokan, close to the attractions, very friendly staff. we enjoyed our stay

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    10
    We had an amazing stay here. The people were amazing. Such lovely kind people
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The people were so welcoming. It was an absolute pleasure staying here

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    9.0
    A great ryokan experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was so incredibly friendly and the included meals were both filling and elaborate!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    10
    Highlight of my holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and enthusiastic hosts. Beautiful and comfortable accommodation. Lovely location in Takayama by the river, but easy to get everywhere. Delicious Japanese dinner and breakfast. A real highlight of my holiday!

    Stayed in September 2023

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