At Akaokan, guests can relax in the spacious public hot-spring baths and visit the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated a 20-minute drive away. Village housings feature Ainokura Gassho-style architecture. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests. JR Johana Train Station is a 30-minute drive away. Free WiFi access is offered in public areas. Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with Japanese futon bedding, or in rooms with a tatami area, which feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Western beds. Rooms are air-conditioned with a flat-screen TV, refrigerator and an en suite bathroom. Bath towels and bath amenities are provided. A souvenir shop is available for guests to purchase local gifts and drink vending machines are on-site. The front desk provides photocopying services. A traditional multi-course meal is served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the dining room. Akaokan Ryokan is a 5-minute free shuttle ride from Suganuma Historic Village. Nishi-Akao Bus Stop is the closest bus stop, situated beside Akaokan Ryokan. Tour buses from Shirakawa-go to JR Takaoka Station depart 5 times a day.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

FREE parking!

Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ingrid
    Australia Australia
    Our stay included dinner and breakfast and the meals were fantastic and exceeded our expectations. The Onsen at the property was also a bonus.
  • Michael
    Thailand Thailand
    Great Staff. Great experience in the hotel from coming on and leaving the shoes at the front door where slipper awaited, to the food, the Onsen, and just the whole vibe. Bus stop back to get everywhere was right outside the hotel. Provided...
  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great staff and traditional Japanese atmosphere, the breakfast and dinner were traditional Japanese style with a wonderful spread of foods. The host was extremely friendly and helpful in getting me to the Shirakawa-go village and explaining the...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gokayama Onsen Akaokan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/photocopying
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Public Bath
    • Hot spring bath
    Languages spoken
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Gokayama Onsen Akaokan takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 6 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ¥4,000 per child, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Visa JCB Cash is not accepted Gokayama Onsen Akaokan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are kindly requested to indicate the mode of transport to the property at the time of booking. If arriving by bus, please inform which bus stop you will be taking the ride from.

    The free shuttle to and from Suganuma Historic Village is available between 09:00-16:00.

    To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation at time of booking.

    Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.

    Please note that child rates are applicable to children 12 years and younger and adult rates are applicable to children 13 years and older. Please contact the property for more details.

    Special meals for children 12 years of age and younger can be arranged at an extra cost.

    Please inform Gokayama Onsen Akaokan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Gokayama Onsen Akaokan

    • The prices at Gokayama Onsen Akaokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Gokayama Onsen Akaokan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Public Bath
      • Hot spring bath

    • Room options at Gokayama Onsen Akaokan include:

      • Quadruple

    • Gokayama Onsen Akaokan is 10.6 miles from the centre of Nanto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Gokayama Onsen Akaokan is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, Gokayama Onsen Akaokan is popular with guests booking family stays.