Yarinosato — Hotel in Takayama

Visited on my way back from shinhodaka ropeway. I wanted to for hot springs short break and this was introduced by the okuhida onsen visitor center, they helped me make a phone call for reservations.

The walking distance from nakaokougen bus stop is less than 5 min. Visitors can only choose private bath at cost of JPY 1,500 for 40min. The private bath was stunning, there are 3 private bath with different set-up, I have selected Taru-no-yu, there in has a lie down style like a bath tub and stand-up within a round shape tab depth 130cm.

The bath was relaxed but cold since it's open air, note that no towels will be provided, so it's important to prepare own towels but there's hair shampoo and conditioner and body soap so that's not too bad. Hair dryer is available outside...

We stayed at this onsen for two nights and loved it. Rooms are spacious and clean, but the highlight was the baths, staff and food! This onsen is lucky to be located in a place of the river that shields the baths so they are open to views of the river and mountains! The staff was extremely kind and helpful, and their food for breakfast and dinner was creative, seasonal, locally sourced and generally very impressive. The onsen is very close to the rope-car (cable-car) that can take you up the mountains for stunning views, and is easily reachable by bus from Takayama. Would recommend if you want a quiet, mountain retreat!

Note: this onsen is cash only! There’s an ATM a few minutes away but you have to take the bus, so arrive with...

Excellent onsen hotel! There are 3 open air baths that be reserved for family use, very spacious each and great onsen quality. Great view from our room, we could see the stream and mountain top. Dinner and breakfast were amazing, very authentic Japanese traditional, mountainous style. Highly recommend! Note that the staffs don’t speak English and they only accept...