おんど｜ONDO — Restaurant in Takayama

Lovely little place with a sweet comfortable atmosphere. We went for coffee before lunch was open. The barista was knowledgeable and helpful about how the coffee would be best prepared for different tastes. Very nice spice cake as well.

The best part was the free walking tour that was offered. We went around with a local guide, Rin, who was so sweet and knew so much about the local spots and culture. We learned about how the locals used the rivers and shrines. It was fascinating to see and learn about all the little hidden treasures throughout each neighborhood and...

I agreed all the reviews about the place but the service. I came with my friend enjoying coffee and sweets soon we finished the waiter took our cups and plates and later he came back and asked us if we wanted something else... he made us uncomfortable so we left. We spent not even a hour there. I know it is in the tourist area but we are the guest as well. Need to be careful how to treat guests. I know because I worked Disney World in Florida for 18 years taking care tourists from all over the world. ...

Very nice place with a cozy atmosphere, restaurant, coffee and a little garden to relax, with the possibility to have a free walking tour of the city with a local guide! We did the city tour with Rin, who has been very kind and showed us around the old town, river and shrine, explaining us more in details the Japanese coutumes and history of Takayama. We highly recommended to do a tour of the city...