Question 1

Where is SORAMACHI: A private inn by the river?

Accepted Answer

SORAMACHI: A private inn by the river is in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. You can see its exact position from the map coordinates and the Street View link.

Question 2

Which scene of Hyouka does SORAMACHI: A private inn by the river appear in?

Accepted Answer

SORAMACHI: A private inn by the river appears in EP4 of Hyouka.

Question 3

Can I visit SORAMACHI: A private inn by the river?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SORAMACHI: A private inn by the river is a real place you can visit. Check what it looks like on Street View before you go.

Question 4

Where was Hyouka filmed?

Accepted Answer

Anime and manga are not filmed the way live action is. Their backgrounds are painted from photographs of real locations, and SORAMACHI: A private inn by the river is one of those real places (EP4).