Hostel Murasaki

1.0 star property
Hostel near Takayama Yatai Kaikan in Takayama

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Bathroom sink
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Twin Room 12, Shared bathroom
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Small Twin Room 2, Shared bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1-chome-56 Nanukamachi, Takayama, Gifu, 506-0005
  • Place, Miyagawa Morning Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Takayama Yatai Kaikan
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Takayama Jinya
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Twin Room 5, Shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Superior Twin Room 1, Shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

Small Twin Room 2, Shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Superior Twin Room 8, Shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

Twin Room 7, Shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

Family Room 13, Shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

Twin Room 3, Shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room 6, Shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room 12, Shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room 3, Shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the area

Takayama

Hida Takayama Onsen stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Hida Takayama Onsen hostel, you'll find Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Takayama Jinya. Sukyo Mahikari and Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Miyagawa Morning Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Takayama Tourist Information Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Takayama Yatai Kaikan - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Takayama Jinya - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Takayama Station - 14 min walk
  • Komaki Airport (NKM) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪大衆割烹 寿楽久 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪日々是好日 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪甚兵衛 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪京や - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪イタメン ロータスランド(itamen LOTUS LAND) - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hostel Murasaki

Hostel near Takayama Yatai Kaikan in Takayama
Hostel Murasaki offers its guests a vending machine and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Parking is available for a fee.
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
Hostel Murasaki offers 13 accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. Accommodations are furnished with desks and kitchen islands. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and portable fans.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 1500.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 1500.0 per night
  • Towels fee: JPY 200 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Murasaki Ryokan
Murasaki Ryokan Hostel
Hostel Murasaki Ryokan
Hostel Murasaki Takayama
Workation Guest House Murasaki
Hostel Murasaki Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Murasaki Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Takayama

Hostel Murasaki Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

JOAO PAULO

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Accueil tres rapide, sommaire et au strict minimum, et pendant le séjour nous devions être des extra terrestres. Sinon, bon confort, très propre et bien placé
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, walkable to both the train station and the old town. Very friendly staff, very well equipped kitchen. Our room was clean and the shower facility was acceptable. If you're unlucky to get a room near the common areas, the doors are made of paper so you can hear everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sampath

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clotilde

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un excellent emplacement

L'établissement est très bien situé et les personnes qui nous ont accueilli étaient adorables. Il y a beaucoup de pièces, c'est une maison très authentique.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Francesco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Esperienza autentica

Ambiente gradevole, in un'abitazione tipica giapponese. Personale gentile e disponibile che parla inglese e francese. Ottimo rapporto qualità / prezzo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottimo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

UTSUNOMIYA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Silent ,Facility was ok it was not far from downtown easy to access to takayama station i had a good time with you guys... thanks again..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

naruki

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hidetoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
アットホームな雰囲気で、気持ちよく滞在できました 食事も徒歩圏内にたくさんり問題ありませんでした
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2024