K's House Takayama Oasis [2nd K's Hostel]

With the exception of here I stayed in large hotels elsewhere in Japan. This was simpler, more of a hostel, and less facilities. However, the appeal of this place was its ambience, helpful staff, an attractive and comfy lounge where you were with other travellers, and a kitchen (which I used only for drinks and cold food, free tea/coffee). The room was traditional Japenese with tatami mats and futon, a novelty for me and which I liked, and good en suite shower room. Short walk from station and town centre. Good heating in room.

We had a wonderful stay at this hostel. The entire staff was exceptionally warm and friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages guests to relax and enjoy the common areas—always accompanied by pleasant background music. In our case, we spent our last two afternoons working on our laptops, and the Wi-Fi worked reliably. The kitchen is well-equipped, organized, and clean. It even includes a cookbook with traditional recipes that are easy to prepare—we tried two of them and absolutely loved the results. They also offer a self-service laundry and drying area, which is incredibly convenient. Our room was comfortable, clean, and spacious enough for the two of us. While there are signs reminding guests of quiet hours, unfortunately, not everyone respects them. Perhaps a bit more emphasis could be placed on this aspect, though we understand it can be difficult to enforce. Overall, every detail seems thoughtfully designed to make the stay easy and enjoyable for everyone. The reception staff speaks English, and there’s plenty of helpful information available about the city, nearby areas, activities, and restaurant recommendations. The staff is also happy to assist with any questions. If we return to Takayama in the future, we would not hesitate to stay here again. ありがとうございます

K house was a lovely cosy hostel but we booked the private double room so we got the best of both worlds - the room was just perfect for what we needed giving a traditional Japanese feel but with European beds and our own bathroom. The staff were very helpful and it’s in an easy accessible location. Just be mindful as with a lot of places in Japan there are stairs that you will need to take your luggage up to and then you can use the lift to your room. The shared kitchen area was lovely to sit in also. Great value for money.

The hotel staff and location were exceptional. The staff was attentive and friendly, always available to answer our questions. We were also able to leave our suitcases at the hotel. The location is very central, just a short distance from the station, yet situated on a quiet street. Our room was quite spacious, the largest we experienced in Japan. The common areas, including the kitchen and living room, were consistently clean and accessible. It was a nice surprise to be offered laundry service since we stayed for more than three nights. We celebrated New Year's Eve there, and they even provided sake for us to toast with. It was truly lovely! Thank you very much!

Fantastic place to stay for the price. 2 minutes walk from the train station and bus terminal for day trips (the whole of Takayama is easily walkable). Amenities far surpassed expectations – pantry (free coffee and tea), washroom, beds. free bicycle and umbrella rental. They even have a shoe dryer machine near the roof. Their dryer was one of the rare ones that dried my clothes properly without shrinking them (big ask from most hostels xd) Staff were accommodating and friendly, giving good recommendations and the most up to date info. Would definitely like to stay here again when I'm back in Takayama.