Relax in a warm open-air bath ♡ 7 Ryokan ryokan in Okuhida onsen that you'll want to visit with your boyfriend
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If you feel like experiencing a magnificent view and relaxing in onsen, then head to Oku-Hida. You can fully feel the sacred power of the mountains, and the scenery that reminds you of Japanese folk tales is somehow nostalgic and relaxing. It has the most open-air baths in Japan, all of which are natural hot springs. Recharge your energy by eating Hida beef and delicious local cuisine for dinner. Going with your loved one will make your time even more enjoyable and special. Why not get away from the crowds and enjoy a stay in the mountains?
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When you want to experience a magnificent view, Oku-Hida is the place to go. Relax your body and mind by taking a leisurely soak in the open-air bath and soaking in the magnificent Oku-Hida scenery. After enjoying the delicious cuisine at the inn, you will be recharged in no time.
If you are surrounded by nature, even your small worries will fly away. One of the great things about Oku-Hida is that you can experience "living in the mountains" as it is surrounded by majestic mountains.
Why not spend some quality time with your partner in Oku-Hida and receive the power of the mountains?
Hida Onsenkyo is a hot spring onsen area with five onsen formed by the rich nature of Hirayu, Shin Hirayu, Fukuchi, Tochio, and Shinhotaka. It is said to have the most open-air baths in Japan, and its abundant water and high-quality hot springs have been healing travelers since ancient times.
There are many traditional Japanese inns in the lush mountain villages, and the pure and nostalgic scenery is reminiscent of the world of old Japan. The idyllic scenery that you won't find in the city is quiet and calming, and you can relax just by staring at it.
Located at the foot of the Northern Alps, this onsen ryokan has a style reminiscent of a Hida folk house. The grounds are spacious and open. The location allows you to feel one with the mountains, freeing your mind. The guest rooms are made with natural materials, allowing you to feel the warmth of the wood and relax.
Coffee is served at the "Ikoi" relaxation area on the first floor of the main building. The view from the large windows will help you forget about your daily routine. Draft beer and sake are also served, and hot sake is prepared for you by the hearth, creating a very tasteful atmosphere. In addition, there are many free services to entertain guests, such as the ability to choose colored yukata for men and women based on height and size, bath baskets for touring the baths, and the ability to enjoy popsicles and midnight noodles after a bath!
The view of the Northern Alps from the open-air bath is magnificent and relaxing. You can feel nature right there and feel a sense of openness. You can enjoy the view of the trees in the season of fresh greenery, or enjoy a bath with a view of the snow in winter, so you can enjoy it in any season.
For dinner, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal. Start with a gorgeous appetizer and have Hida beef as the main course. The seasonal dishes will make you want to drink and eat more. After dinner, they also serve midnight noodles, so it's a good idea to leave some room in your stomach.
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Takumi no Yado Miyama Ouan
Gifu /Hida, Takayama/ ryokan
- address
- 229 Hirayu, Okuhida Onsengo, Takayama Gifu, onsen Prefecture
- access
- ■About 60 minutes by bus from JR Takayama Station, get off at "Hirayu onsen", about 7 minutes on foot ■About 70 minutes by R158 from Nagano Expressway Matsumoto IC.
This inn allows you to experience the good old days of Japan, with its old-style Japanese hearth and wood stove. Upon entering the entrance, you will be greeted by large beams and a wood stove, creating a lovely atmosphere.
Even the guest rooms have impressive beams and warm wooden furnishings, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Just by staying here, you can experience an old Gifu house and feel like you've returned to the countryside. This is a rare inn where all rooms have an irori hearth.
If you are staying as a couple, be sure to choose a room with an open-air bath. The hotel draws water from Shin Hirayu onsen, so bath lovers will be happy to know they can bathe wherever they like whenever they like. The ceramic bathtub with wooden floors will make your traditional bath time a reality.
Dinner and breakfast are served in meal area with an open hearth. Hida beef is grilled on a tile, and it is fresh and fun to eat gohei mochi and river fish cooked on the hearth. The rice cooked in a kamado goes down very well. The meal area is a private room, so you can enjoy a leisurely meal in a space just for two.
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Gomu no Yado Yamaboushi
Gifu /Hida, Takayama/Inns
- address
- 832 Okuhida Onsengo Hijigane, Takayama Gifu onsen
- access
- 60 minutes by car from JR Takayama Station, 80 minutes by shared bus / Chubu Expressway: 60 minutes from Takayama IC / Nagano Expressway: 90 minutes from Matsumoto IC
The entire building is covered with tatami mats, so it feels good to walk around barefoot. There is a hearth in the lobby, which creates a lovely atmosphere. The best thing about this inn is that all rooms have hot spring water flowing directly from the source. The semi-open-air baths allow you to feel close to nature, which is great for onsen lovers. Feel the greenery during the day and be soothed by the starry sky at night. It is also a good idea to stay in a special room for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
It's in a quiet location with no convenience stores nearby, so it's perfect for people who just want to stay at the inn and relax.
Please make a reservation for the private open-air bath on the rooftop when you check in. At night, you can relax under the starry sky and feel the great outdoors right in front of you.
If you are staying overnight, choose the all-you-can-eat Hida beef plan. They use the highest grade A5 beef, and you can enjoy your fill from beef sushi to sirloin steak. The melt-in-the-mouth texture is something you can only get from brand beef.
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Okuhida onsen onsen Shinhotaka Onsen Yukimurasaki
Gifu /Hida, Takayama, Shinhotaka onsen / ryokan
- address
- Gifu Okuhida, Takayama City onsen 405 Go Kamisaka
- access
- Take the bus bound for Shinhotaka onsen from the Takayama Nohi Bus Center in front of Takayama Station and get off at Shinhotaka onsen, located in front of the hotel.
It is popular as a reasonably priced inn where you can enjoy hearty breakfasts and dinners, as well as hot onsen that flow directly from the source. The bath is unique in that the changing room and bathtub are connected. This inn is recommended for couples who want to spend some relaxing time away from their daily routine.
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Shohoen
Gifu /Hida, Takayama/ ryokan
- address
- Gifu Okuhida, Takayama City, Japan onsen 205-128, Ijukane, Township
- access
- 70 minutes by car from Matsumoto IC on the Nagano Expressway. 60 minutes from Takayama IC on the Chubu Jukan Expressway.
The building is a relocated old house from the Edo period, and has a lot of character, so you'll feel like you're visiting grandma's house. On warm days, it's fun to relax on the veranda. The various baths, including rock baths, semi-open-air baths, and kiln baths, are also popular. The snow-viewing baths in winter are very atmospheric, and offer a sense of luxury on a day off where you can do nothing.
It is a rare experience to be able to meal using a 160-year-old hearth. The atmosphere makes you feel like you are in Hida, and it enhances your travel mood. The dinner and breakfast are also very filling.
You are free to use the three private baths whenever they are available. Each bath has a sense of openness, and you can fully enjoy the scent of nature, allowing you to spend some relaxing time just for yourself.
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Mountain Village Iori Kusaen
Gifu /Hida, Takayama/ ryokan
- address
- Gifu Okuhida, Takayama onsen Gohukuji onsen 831
- access
- 75 minutes by bus from JR Takayama Station. By car: Tire chains etc. are required during the snowy season (mid-November to mid-April).
This hideaway inn only accepts five groups per day. It is an old-style inn supported by impressive beams, and has a beautiful, carefully polished tokonoma alcove. The guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring, allowing you to relax. Furthermore, compared to the number of rooms, there are four indoor and outdoor baths, making this an incredibly luxurious inn. As the name "cuisine ryokan" suggests, why not visit to enjoy kaiseki cuisine, which is made with carefully selected ingredients and cooking methods?
Kaiseki cuisine, which is based on the motto of "never compromising," is a visual treat, with elaborate tableware and presentation. Each dish is elaborate and filling. Enjoy to your heart's content, using all five senses.
There are a total of eight baths, including four indoor and outdoor baths, all with different themes, so you'll want to try them all. If they're available, you can even rent one for private use. The baths are free-flowing from the source, and surrounded by nature, allowing you to relax both body and mind.
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ryokan Okuhida Sansoan Kyoya
Gifu /Hida, Takayama/ ryokan
- address
- Gifu Okuhida, Takayama City, Japan onsen 212-84, Ijukene, Township 212-84, Okuhida, Takayama City, Japan
- access
- 70 minutes by bus from JR Takayama Line, Takayama Station / 100 minutes by bus from JR Chuo Line, Matsumoto Station / Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, Kiyomi IC
The guest rooms are comfortable and have a Japanese atmosphere. The wide veranda offers a soothing view of the green mountains. It's also nice to have a cup of tea and take a leisurely nap.
A private open-air bath that can be used as many times as you like throughout the night for free. It draws water from Shin Hirayu onsen so you can enjoy the hot spring water directly from the source. This is an inn that is proud of its baths, so if you have the timing, you should try them all. Breathe in the fresh, clean air in the early morning, and be soothed by the star-filled sky at night.
meal is a lovely, retro-style house built over 150 years ago. It feels like a time trip back to the Edo period, and it's quite refreshing. You can feel the relaxation and history of being at your grandma's house.
Hohba miso is a local dish found in the Hida region. It is a dish of hospitality, where fallen hohba leaves are collected in the fall, meat and vegetables are placed on them, and then the dish is served with miso. The aroma of the hohba leaves is transferred to the ingredients, making them even more delicious. It's great to come here in search of a taste that can only be found here.
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ryokan Kizan
Gifu /Hida, Takayama/ ryokan
- address
- Gifu Okuhida, Takayama City, Japan onsen 522-1, Go Ichijukane, Takayama City, Japan
- access
- 70 minutes by car from Takayama IC. 70 minutes by car from Matsumoto IC. National Route 158 and National Route 471 are accessible. There are some nighttime road closures.
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Why not spend a relaxing holiday in Oku-Hida, surrounded by quiet mountains, where you can spend a healing time? Oku-Hida can be enjoyed in any season, from beautiful fresh greenery and flowers in spring and summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snow-viewing baths in winter. Embark on a journey to recharge your energy by receiving the magnificent power of nature.