506-1421 Gifu, Takayama, Okuhida-Onsengo Kansaka 720-1, Japan
#64 of 94 hotels in Takayama
Guests' ChoiceBased on 44 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Staff
7.9
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
2.5
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Kelvin
AustraliaCouldn't fault it.
The food was exceptional, as was the location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Phoenix
DenmarkThe rules are not very clear, and it is a little confusing to know what is located where as the staff did not explain us anything. The shower is also public, so be aware of that.
Great traditional style place with onsens where you can wear a swimsuit if you want to (only valid in the outside public mixed onsen). You can book a private onsen for free (there are two private onsens on site).
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Jonlucy
AustraliaThe location of this ryokan with its natural onsen (natural hot springs) by the river is just amazing! The private onsens that are across the hanging bridge are easy to book, wished we were allowed to stay longer when its not busy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Hoi
SingaporeToilet is outside the room.
Clean room with floor-heat in the balcony area which is comfortable to sit and see the scenery. Very natural environment with outdoor onsen next to the river.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Viroj
ThailandGood scenario, Good hot spring and Good staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Kam
Hong KongPrivate onsens closed because of bear attacks
Open air Onsen
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Tapanee
Thailandhost should talk to customer to make welcome/heart warming.
not far from Hirayu onsen by car, easy to access, and onsen around nature
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Amnuay
JapanOnsen
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Tanya
AustraliaThe outdoor Onsen
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Hanneke
NetherlandsStaff was a bit cold and not as polite as we experienced in the rest of Japan
The private onsen are really nice and we did not pay extra for it!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Boonyanut
ThailandWe love the onsen, the room and 2 meals. The staff are friendly and welcoming even though they can’t speak English very well.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Katerina_travel
IrelandOverall we didn't feel very welcomed there. Things were not explained to us clearly, just brief video on reception. I had higher expectations from traditional Japanese ryokan.
it was clean, onsens are good, food is good.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Mui
SingaporeStaff are a bit aloof and cold. Maybe they are a bit wary of having to speak English. Location is a bit out of the way, we had to take a 1.5h bus ride from Takayama.
Lovely outdoor private onsens. Kaiseki dinner and breakfast was an interesting and enjoyable experience. Rooms were comfy and clean.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Rachel
United StatesWe had asked if it would be ok to come a bit late to dinner when we originally booked our stay (the bus we were taking did not arrive until 6:25). We were told it would be ok, but when we arrived, we realized we made a mistake. We didn't realize everyone would be wearing yukatas to dinner, which made us feel a bit embarrassed since we were not wearing them (we were rushed to dinner by the staff when we arrived). The servers did not speak much English and did not explain the dishes to us very often, so we had to use some guesswork to know how to eat everything, which again was sometimes embarrassing for us. Now none of this is the hotel's fault. I just wish there was a bit more guidance at dinner for foreigners since we felt a bit out of place. The public bathroom that you have to use at the location is ok. When I was in there, there were a few bugs/spiders. I managed to bath myself and avoid them, but it wasn't the most pleasant experience. The staff did not speak much English - there is not anything wrong with that, but it might be good information for foreigners to know when booking. You just might have to use translation apps at times.
The private onsen was great. Good view of the river and the surrounding natural beauty.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 May 2023
Miriam
BrazilFantastic dinner and breakfast, clean, comfortable room, nice private onsens! Nice view from the room. The public ones were closed because os the rainy weather, the river was so strong!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2023
Man
Hong KongA bit long walk to the private onsen
Great outdoor onsen with spectacular view!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2022
Huat
MalaysiaStaffs are friendly and very attentive. Rooms are clean and the outdoor Onsen are excellent.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 24 November 2022
Noni
AustraliaN/a
The outdoor onsen are amazing, however no view from the ladies so we booked a private onsen which was great. The meals are amazing.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Rhea
PhilippinesNo restaurants in the area so either bring food or make sure to book for dinner/breakfast at the facility
Love the options for rotenburo! Amazing views in winter; near bus stop (shinzanso)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Ottilie
United KingdomFull on breakfasts were a bit much for this western palate, though the chef is very good.
Amazing old mountain Ryokan near the Shinhotaja Ropeway. Delicious food, comfy futons. We had a big family room with great views. The onsen were the best, beautiful, right by the river. Many thanks for your warm welcome.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Leonie
AustraliaWe had looked forward to the private onsen experience, yet inexplicable the private onsen were closed during our stay. They did not mention this to us beforehand when we enquired about it. Be advised that this hotel is in the middle of nowhere, there are no shops around and it is not in Kamikochi. To go to Kamikochi you would have to take two buses again (ca 45 minute trip)! It is however a 15 minute walk to the Ropeway where there is a little takeaway counter for food and you can do some hikes. The hotel does not offer lunch.
Beautiful property! It is located right next to the river which you hear all the time. The onsen are lovely (although the private onsen was closed). Swimsuits are OK, however men are allowed to bathe nude in the mixed onsen. Women are only allowed to bathe nude in the women-only onsen and have to wear a modesty wrap in the mixed bath which they give to you upon check-in. Tattoos are OK. The room was spacious and had a small separate area with a sink. Toilets are shared and there is a shared bathroom downstairs separate for male/female. Japanese style bathroom (no private showers). We loved the spectacular view from the onsen and our window. The breakfast and dinner was amazing, and plenty of food. No choices, you get a set menu. A lot of fish and vegetables, some hida beef, soups, noodles, rice and tea. We visited in November and it was not busy. We went on a hike from the Ropeway station and did not see any other hikers. Beware that this time of year there are bears around and precautions should be taken when walking in the forest.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Alevtina
JapanI liked everything
The outside baths with an access to the river are just amazing
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Koen
NetherlandsThe welcome was far from "welcoming". The woman looked more annoyed than happy to see us.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Strachan
AustraliaThe remote onsens attached to the hotel are unbelievable, in a very quiet part of the mountain valley. The dinner part of the food was nicely presented and good food but it is extremely expensive at 7,700 yen per person, not including any drinks. In saying that the breakfast option was very good and good value. The onsens are what you come to this location for, they are amazing.
Stayed in October 2023
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