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Your stay — Rickshaw Inn
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: 宗猷寺 (539 m · ~7 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 善応寺 (555 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: 山桜神社 (641 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 素玄寺 (642 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Every — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
城山公園 二の丸遊園地 — 87 m · ~1 min walk
福来博士記念霊堂館 — 61 m · ~1 min walk
山王児童公園 — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
ミノワ薬店 — 372 m · ~5 min walk
ファミリーマート — 315 m · ~4 min walk
Takayama Nohi Bus Centre — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Good to know — Takayama
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥161.79 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
TakayamaDial 110 for police, 119 for ambulance or fire. For English support, call 03-3501-0110 (Tokyo English Lifeline) or 0570-000-911 (Japan Helpline). Takayama Tourist Information: 0577-32-5328.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Takayama, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Rickshaw Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · ミノワ薬店 — 372 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Takayama Station (exit to east side) → Ryokan Asunaro (located in Sanmachi Suji historic district)
💡 Unnecessary for those light on luggage – the walk is 5–7 min flat. But if you have heavy bags or rain, it's cheap. Lock your hotel door quickly – ryokans expect shoes off at entry.
Takayama Bus Terminal (north of station) → Ryokan Asunaro stop: Sanmachi Suji (approx 200 m walk)
💡 One-day pass costs ¥300 and covers unlimited rides on all 3 colour routes. The green line stops closest to Ryokan Asunaro. Buy pass at the bus terminal or coin locker near the information desk.
Chubu Centrair Airport (NGO) Bus Terminal → Takayama Bus Terminal (approx 5 min walk to Ryokan Asunaro)
💡 Cheapest direct transfer from the airport but takes nearly 4.5 hours. Pre-book online via Meitetsu Bus – seats fill up. The bus is comfortable with a toilet; bring snacks.
Nagoya Station (Shinkansen connection from Chubu Centrair Airport via Meitetsu Line) → Takayama Station (5 min walk to Ryokan Asunaro)
💡 Sit on the left side heading north for best river and mountain views. Buy a JR Pass if doing other trips – this leg alone costs ¥8,890. Book reserved seats online in advance for busy seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Rickshaw Inn?
Check-in at Rickshaw Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Takayama
💡 Go early morning (around 7-8am) to see it without crowds and the morning light on the old facades. Sake breweries often do free tastings of their seasonal brews.
💡 Buy the small grilled gohei-mochi (rice cakes) from the stalls near the bridge for about ¥150 each. They're a local specialty and taste best hot.
💡 The full walk takes about 2 hours. Start from the Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine end for a slightly downhill route. The temple gardens are free to enter and peaceful.
💡 The entry fee is ¥440 for adults. Visit on a weekday to avoid queues. The English audio guide costs ¥500 but adds significant detail to the exhibits.
💡 Admission is ¥700. The bus from Takayama Station takes 10 minutes and costs ¥210. Give it 1.5-2 hours. Try the free miso soup sample at the village café.