Mercure Hida Takayama メルキュール飛騨高山 高山飛驒美居酒店

Mercure Hida Takayama is located about a 4-minute walk from JR Takayama Station in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. Its convenient location—close to the station, bus terminal, the historic old town, and the Miyagawa Morning Market—makes it a practical base for sightseeing and multi-night stays. The address is 4-311-1 Hanasato-machi, Takayama City.

Opened on December 20, 2022, the hotel is relatively new and operates under Accor’s French-born “Mercure” brand. With 161 guestrooms, a restaurant, bar, and a top-floor hot spring facility, the property combines a design inspired by Hida-Takayama’s nature and culture with European touches throughout the interior.

Room types include Superior Rooms, higher-floor Privilege Rooms, connecting rooms, and barrier-free rooms. While compact at just over 20 m², the rooms feature calming interiors that incorporate local elements such as Hida fabrics and traditional Japanese washi paper, along with warm wood textures. All rooms come equipped with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, refrigerator, electric kettle, TV, shower bathroom, bidet toilet, hair dryer, and essential amenities—offering a city-hotel level of comfort.

Privilege Rooms occupy the upper floors and include upgraded wooden décor, rain-shower booths, and in-room coffee makers. Guests staying in Privilege categories may also enjoy access to complimentary drinks in the first-floor bar lounge, a perk suited for those who want to spend a relaxed time inside the hotel.

The top floor features three types of hot springs: an open-air bath, an indoor hot spring bath, and private open-air baths available for an additional fee. All offer views of Hida-Takayama’s cityscape and natural surroundings. The spring type is a chloride hot spring (transported water), known for its gentle feel and deep warmth. The large public baths and open-air baths operate in morning and evening sessions, making them easy to use before or after sightseeing. The private open-air baths are ideal for families or couples wanting a more personal experience.

The on-site restaurant offers dining in an interior inspired by Hida woodworking and local crafts, with dishes based on regional ingredients accented by Mediterranean flavors. Breakfast is served as a Japanese-Western buffet featuring bread, egg dishes, salads, fruit, rice, miso soup, and Japanese side dishes. The first-floor bar serves original cocktails made with local ingredients, Japanese sake, and other beverages—perfect for a nightcap after a day of exploring.

Shared facilities include a lobby lounge, restaurant and bar, hot spring area, luggage storage, multilingual front desk, elevators, and vending machines. The entire hotel is non-smoking. While there is no on-site coin laundry, several laundromats are located within walking distance, and staff can provide directions for longer stays.

The hotel does not have its own parking lot. Guests use partner parking such as NB Parking Takayama Ekimae or nearby coin parking lots. Partner parking is limited and available on a first-come basis, and while discounted rates may be offered for hotel guests, conditions can change, so checking the latest details via the website or front desk is recommended. Thanks to its station-side location, the hotel is easy to access via public transport, while drivers also have multiple nearby parking options.

Overall, Mercure Hida Takayama is a convenient “station-side hot spring hotel” with a restaurant, bar, and top-floor baths, making it suitable both as a sightseeing base and as a hotel-centric getaway. It is an attractive choice for guests who want to explore Takayama’s old town and morning markets on foot and spend the evenings relaxing in the rooftop hot springs and bar.