Awarded by TripAdvisor Travelers Choice in 2015, Wanosato offers luxurious Japanese-style ryokan stay in a 160-year-old quaint Gassho-zukuri thatched-roof house, nestled in the tranquil woods It features a bedrock and a cypress public hot spring bath, where guests can unwind with mountain views The property is a 20-minute complimentary shuttle ride from JR Takayama Station Free WiFi is available in the lobby area Fitted with a relaxing ambience, tatami -woven-straw- flooring and futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge The private bathroom has a bathtub, free toiletries and a hairdryer All rooms are smoking rooms and feature a view of the nearby river Wanosato Ryokan offers a garden and free on-site parking The free pick-up service from the Takayama Station requires a reservation at least 1 day in advance A Japanese breakfast and dinner feature a variety of beautifully presented dishes, prepared from seasonal produce Meals are served at the dining area The ryokan is a 70-mintue drive to Shirakawago Village, while Takayamas Old Town and its morning market is a 25-minute drive away Takayama expressway exit is a 20-minute drive from the property