Minshuku Uenoya, Takayama

Hello,

Has anyone stayed here? I could not find many reviews, however the couple I did manage to dig up were good. What are your thoughts? I'm not worried about room size, location, etc. Cleanliness is my only concern really, I would like to avoid bed bugs.

Thank you

I see with HP,It seems to be very good like the Minshuku from old times.

It is possible to sleep well with the futon though the Japanese-style room might be felt narrow.

9.9�uroom �~3room
11.65�uroom �~2room
16.5�uroom �~1room
20�uroom �~1room(with 2bed)

Please enjoy narrowness in the room in Japan though the room with the bed is the widest.

I think there is no bedbug at a recent Minshuku.

You are and there might be only a pension if a clean by all means point is good.

Thank you for your reply! I am looking forward to staying in a Japanese room - the last time I was in Japan I found it to be very comfortable.

No need to worry about bed bugs in any of Takayama minshuku. They do seem old but it is part of their charm. Uenoya is situated in the old district. A new building would ruin the scene.
Maybe this helps:
http://hida-yado.net/yado/uenoya/english.htm

and a few additional informations on Takayama:
http://hidatakayama.blogspot.com

I actually have one more question for you, hopefully it is not inappropriate here. Since I am a girl, if I am on my 'time of the month' while in Takayama, how do I keep clean? I couldn't find anywhere that said there was a shower, just a bath. I would not go into the bath of course, but is it considered alright to stand outside the bath and wash? Would the bathing area have a lock (normally I would be OK with the idea of bathing with others, but not sure about during that time)?

Thanks again

Yes of course. There is always a shower. Actually you are supposed to first take a shower and only then get in the bath.
There should be a lock...sorry i can't promise about that. But let's say 90% that you will be able to take a nice private shower.
And if not then you can always look for a time when there are less people taking shower :)
I doubt though there will be a rush-hour in Uenoya's bath. I think others will probably also better wait for another person to finish so he/she could also take a bath alone. haha people are like that.
Enjoy Takayama!
if you would have any problems please ask.