Visited in late October-2012 : We stayed at Yamakyu ryokan ((http://www.takayama-yamakyu.com/access/index.htm), apparently hosted Prince Akishino and a number of famous actors and actresses in the past. Yet the half-pension room charge is very reasonable. A few number of staffs speaks English. English pamphlets (other languages) are readily available, though. One PC with internet connection is available for use, FOC. Meals... More