Hotels in Okuhida Onsen, Takayama

This is the best hotel we have stayed at!! We loved everything about it. The staff were friendly and accommodating. They helped us with our bags and showed us to our room. The restaurant staff were also fantastic. Our room was beautiful and peaceful. The private bath was like nothing I have seen before. So cool! Overlooking the quiet forest. The beds were comfortable, cozy and the sliding doors hardly let any light in. The womens public outdoor bath is exactly like the pictures, overlooking trees with an amazing red autumn colour tree at the front. It was just so beautiful. There is also a sauna and cold plunge in the women's bath as well as ice cold water to drink after the hot bath. I even had the public bath to myself on the second day which was so cool! The hotel provides great amenities in the lobby and the room. Water, local sweets and shampoo/ soap in the room as well as additional toiletries as you check in. At night there are local snacks, ice water and sake in the lobby. In the lounge they had beer, wine and local apple juice at night. Tea and coffee available in the daytime. There was also ice lollies and milk for after the public bath. The outdoor private baths which are on a first come first served basis were also beautiful. We were able to use them often on our stay which I was glad about as I initially worried they would be too busy. They open til late too. The outdoor deck has a fire pit at night overlooking the trees it was so peaceful. We had the hida beef at dinner which we cooked ourselves on the grill, a great experience. It may be better to book this hotel direct as we didn't realise we hadn't booked breakfast and dinner. Luckily they had space for us when we checked in. There is a free shuttle from the bus station although it is a short walk if you don't have heavy bags. We did so called them via pay phone upon arrival and they were there within 5mins.

Just wonderful! The architecture, the food, the staff: perfect!

Paradise. It embodies Japanese refinement with special attention to the smallest details. The room was beautiful , comfortable and having our own private onsen was a big plus. The staff was outstanding bending over backwards to please. The kaiseki was grand , the food was delicious. The gracious lady who served all our meals went to great length to explain every single ingredient and course.

Beautiful location, great room size, great amenities, fantastic food

Amazing food and super friendly and helpful staff. The room sizes were huge as well which was a welcom change from what we had been experiencing so far in Japan.

The breakfast was delicioys, and the indoor onsen was amazing.

I have nothing to criticize this amazing Hotel. Consider staying here for a full japanese hotel experience. Outdoor hot spring was very realaxing. Staff were extremely friendly

I love the kindness of the staff ! they treated me like a princess! ans the private hot spring! wooow

The staff was so kind and helpful. The food was just incredible, the best we had during our entire trip.

The room is clean, large, and spacious. Rooms are also very quiet. The whole Ryokan has a very solemn atmosphere. The staff are friendly and will take care of you. They spoke to me in fluent English, and I saw a French couple have someone speak to them in French. The Kaiseki meals are carefully prepared and curated experience, I recommend you try it at least once. There are indoor and outdoor Onsens. The outdoor onsen is a great experience, especially during the daytime, when you can see the sky. I recommend this experience 100%. Also, great value for money. The stay is reasonably priced. The Kaiseki dinner was a bit expensive, but it is a great experience to splurge on.