Yariminoyu Yarimikan

Lovely Ryokan, close to the busy stop. Everything is clean and the staff is friendly and attentive. Spacious room and comfortable futon. The onsen baths are lovely, on the riverside for a great view of the valley, you can "reserve" four of them for private use for a bit of time, just locking the door. Dinner was superb

Our stay was very comfortable, and the staff were kind and attentive. We really felt immersed in authentic Japanese culture. Our two-night stay was so restorative. We did not have any trouble getting time alone in the private and group onsens. We were nervous about embarassing ourselves, not knowing the details of onsen etiquette, but the room had all the clothing supplies we needed for our entire stay, and they also gave a booklet of instructions. I added on a Japanese massage, and it was great. The food was delicious, even though it was outside our comfort zone. We loved the ceremony of the dishes and courses. Tip -- there's a quick 15min walk behind the inn to a waterfall. We discovered it but don't think people often do!

We had a fantastic two nights in early June enjoying Yarimikan’s hospitality. This was our first experience of a Japanese ryokan but we are sure that we completely “lucked in” with choosing Yarimikan. It was an amazing experience and will certainly live on in the memory. It was an easy bus ride (about an hour and half) from Takayama, we walked from the bus stop to the property (only 10 minutes) although Yarimikan offered to pick us up. The staff are so friendly, welcoming and always available to make your stay as comfortable as possible - truely lovely people. The location is stunningly beautiful, quiet and secluded with the outdoor onsens all down by the river, all offering something different but each lovely in their own way. It poured with rain while we were there but that was fine as the river was “raging” which made the views from the outdoor onsens even more dramatic. The food was sensational and the two evening meals we enjoyed rate up there with two of the best meals we have ever had. The sleeping arrangements are very traditional Japanese, hard beds on tatami mats with hard pillows, not for everyone but part of the experience and are fine. We lived in the Yukata they provided for the whole time we were there which was so comfortable and immediately made us feel at home. It was quite sad to take them off and leave them behind us when we left! Thank you to all at Yarimikan for being so kind and making our stay with you so special.

A wonderful traditional Ryokan with fantastic onsen springs by a beautiful river valley. The food was delicious and the staff so helpful. We loved the walking in the area too. If you can get a room, make this part of your Japan trip, you won’t regret it!

A truly unforgettable experience - stunning location, wonderful onsen and exceptional service and food. If you can find time to make this part of your Japan trip, don't hesitate! We loved the immersive cultural experience.