I really enjoyed a one night stay here, after coming down from a long hiking trip… The facilities are really very beautiful, if a bit dated, but there’s plenty to like. I loved the outdoor onsen, surrounded by the forest and with places to cool off in between soaks. And I thought both the dinner and the breakfast were very lovely, super well presented and very delicious… The staff were very kind and professional, but English language was a bit of a challenge. This onsen also has mixed (co-ed) onsen facilities, which is not so common, though I can’t comment on them as I didn’t use them. At first I thought the price was a wee bit high, but I learned later that it actually included both dinner and breakfast, so it turns out to be quite fair. No laundry facilities, and most things open at the 3 PM check in time, but not earlier. All in all, I would say it was a very good visit and I could recommend to others.

Would have appreciated laundry facilities onsite as I was coming down from the mountains

The outdoor bath is marvelous. It is for mixed gender. The foot bath is a nice treat. Also very nice onsen and very nice launge.

It is a bit outdated and the staff did not speak any English. The location is not centrelized and it is difficult to find resteraunts in the area.

This was a lovely mountain retreat. We really enjoyed our stay; the western style rooms were very comfortable, the Outside Onsen brilliant (you take a little cable car down to the river opposite the hotel) and all included in the price. However the restaurant was outstanding- beautifully presented Japanese food, we had ordered vegetarian ahead and it was really impressive. We traveled by bus from Takayama and the bus stops every hour outside the hotel. The same bus takes you to the Shinhotaka ropeway which was spectacular.

All good really, a little old fashioned. But it was quite funny that we arrived by bus an hour before official check in and we weren’t able to check in ( in Japan rules are rules) even if rooms are available). Also they changed the sheets each day which is a waste of energy.

The location in the mountains was stunning. The property is a bit older, but I found that to be part of the charm of this Japanese mountain inn. The onsen in the hotel was nice, but the outdoor onsen across the street (accessed by a small cable car) was gorgeous, with a beautiful view. The elaborate meals were beautifully presented and they accommodated my pescatarian diet.

It is a bit tricky to access, requiring 2 buses from our previous location. There is very little in the vicinity, so plan to stay on property or take a bus to access the Shinhotaka ropeway.

This hotel is a jem. We travelled with a 6 year old child and wanted a mix between a laid back atmosphere to accomodate him and traditional Japanese ryokan elements. This hotel delivered. 1. The onsen was outstanding. We were able to get a private everytime we wanted one for our family, but even the public were never very full. The view of the mountains in the snow was ideal. 2. The staff was amazing and helpful, even though we didn't speak japanese and they didn't speak english. They were patient with us using google translate. 3. Meals were traditional and fantastic. I may not be the most discerning of traditional ryokan meals (though i have stayed at a small high-end family run ryokan before), but you get the multi-course experience if that is what you are looking for. Be aware there is no alternative available. We had been worried about that and the fact that they dont offer lunch (and we had no car). But they had a store that sold pretty good instant ramen and chips etc. 4. We took the nohibus and it was no problem. We had been concerned about having no car but it was fine. The hotel offered us a shuttle to the ropeway and would have picked us up (but we took the bus back). There is no longer a shuttle to or from Takayama but it wasn't an issue. Overall we were thrilled with the hotel. We had been nervous about getting there without a car, finding food, and having a very active 6 year old boy at the hotel and onsen, but it was perfect. I would describe it as a ski-chalet type hotel with lots of fun little areas to sit by a fire, mixed with traditional rooms, meals, and onsen. The staff went above and beyond to address all of our many many questions :)

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Perfect location with hotel just in front of Yamano hotel bus stop on the way from Hirayu to Shinhotaka ropeway. Great Japanese style welcoming staff with nice amenities inside the room. Hotel has different type of Onsen, indoor onsen separate for men and women, large open air mixed onsen (great for families), private open air onsen (1000 JPY for 30 mins). Access to the open air onsen area is through gandola which is bit different experience. Also there are different indoor activities like board games, snooker etc. kept there for fun activities. Overall had really great time there and definitely recommended.

Very original never seen anywhere else experience. The Onsens are the local attraction, but here they are in the hotel, non mix indoor and outdoor, and outside the hotel, after crossing the street and taking a very entertaining funicular, the an outdoor mix onsen, widely opened to an astonishing view to the mointains, still part of the hotel property. The breakfast and diner included are very practical but also highly luxurious, kind of 15 courses meal, both. The crew makes you feel like princes/ses, greatly professional and kindly helpful. The bedroom is a true traditional japanese experience, for the design but also for the kimonos ready for the whole family, with all its pieces and steps explained. Where to wear which shoes, the hotel providing all type of shoes, for indoor outdoor, front slippers to wooden flip flops, up to mountain boots. You also learn how to bath/wash as a traditional japanese. It was fantastic and unforgettable, while fun and educational, and a great family bonding time over discovery excitement. The shinhotaka ropeway makes it even more unforgettable, especially in snow, double the fun, It was Christmas, a true gift to cherish.

Water is very hot for Europeans, normal for Japanese;-)

This hotel is exceptional, they served sumptuous breakfast and dinner, made us felt like VIP. We really enjoyed it so much, but my kids weren't really enjoyed it, guess they are too young for this. The outdoor onsen is really good, you have to take small ropeway to go down, sounds adventurous right? You must try it, don't miss it, feel so special to go onsen under the snow. You have to buy special clothes if you want to go mix onsen, but normally women will not go there, as there is another one for women only. There is no men only outdoor onsen, so man have to buy special pants to go in. There is indoor onsen too which located inside the hotel building. Our room looks new, i think it renovated, and I like the chilling area at the lobby with the real charcoal heater.

Check out time 10am was too early 😅

This was a nice ryokan in the mountains with several baths. The scenery was amazing. Obviously, it can be a bit challenging to get to without a car, though it's possible. If you drive, they will valet park you for free. My Japanese is limited but as far as I could tell this is mandatory. Speaking of limited Japanese, the hotel was easy to get around in because they had quite a few English speakers. It's in the mountains so there will be fewer than in the cities though. The resort is dated but clean. It's actually nice if you're looking for a bit of a classic vibe. The mixed outdoor baths were nice for my partner and I. It's hard to find that in Japan. You have to wear these shorts and dress-like garment, not your own swimsuit. There are a few private baths that cost 1000 yen for 30 minutes. Very much worth it! But be aware, you need to pick up the key from the front desk first before going to the bath for your reserved timeslot. The mixed baths and private baths are across the street and down some stairs in the forest. It's worth it because the view from the onsen outside is magical. But at night it's a bit creepy, though still safe. You can also take this tiny on demand funicular down and up. Very useful! Checkout is at 10 am and they mean it. They temporarily close the baths and start cleaning the rooms very promptly at 10 am so don't assume you can take your time and leave around 10 or a bit later. You're pretty encouraged to leave right at 10. The Shinhotaka Ropeway is very close by which was very nice as well! Just an 8 min drive or so.

This is fantastic Hotel in traditional Japanese Style with traditional Japanese food in good quality

We can not complain at all. It was very exciting experience. But we are Western guys and not used to sit on Floor in room, very small Bathtub or sleep on futon on floor. As old men this was challenging. Nevertheless thats what we wanted and got the experience nothing to complain. Same with good Japanese food but it was not enough for our body size 😂