What are the check-in and check-out times at Akaokan?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Akaokan located?

It is in Nanto. Address: 396-1 Nishiakaomachi.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.

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Akaokan

五箇山温泉　赤尾館

Hot spring inn facing Iwase House in UNESCO-listed Gokayama

★ 3.0|Nanto

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ABOUT

About this ryokan

♨️Hot spring inn facing Iwase House in UNESCO-listed Gokayama

Toyama · Gokayama Onsen Akaokan

A long-running inn founded in 1930

🏯Set in Gokayama on the Toyama–Gifu border, home to UNESCO World Heritage gassho-zukuri villages.
📜Founded in 1930, the inn has welcomed members of the imperial family and author Ryotaro Shiba, among other notable guests.
✍️Calligraphy left by Shiba, who stayed while researching his travel essays, describes the morning view from his room and is still displayed inside.

Gokayama's 'beauty bath' hot spring

♨️The source is Etchu Gokayama Ose-haba Onsen, a hypotonic, alkaline calcium-sodium sulfate spring.
💧Alkaline water softens the skin, earning it a reputation as a beauty bath, and guests say it keeps you warm long after bathing.
🕑Separate men's and women's indoor baths with large windows, open 14:00–23:00 and 6:00–10:00 the next morning.

From Western twins to 10-mat tatami rooms

🛏️11 rooms in total: Western twins, Japanese-Western rooms, 8-mat and 10-mat Japanese rooms.
🚿Some rooms have a private bath and toilet, while the 8-mat rooms do not, so check when booking.
🧊Only some rooms have a refrigerator.

Gokayama local cuisine and A5 Himi beef

🥩Dinner features A5-grade Himi beef from Toyama, grilled on a ceramic plate.
🐟Char fresh from the in-house tank is served as sashimi or salt-grilled, alongside firm, rich-tasting Gokayama tofu.
🌿Seasonal touches include wild mountain vegetable tempura in spring, thin handmade soba and Gokayama black rice.

Hoba miso breakfast and the dining room

🍳Breakfast centers on hoba miso-yaki: Himi beef or duck with Gokayama tofu grilled on a magnolia leaf.
🍽️Dinner starts at 18:00 and breakfast at 7:30, served at tables.
🚪The dining area is divided into private rooms or partitioned spaces, so you can eat without other guests around.

Iwase House, right across the street

🏠One minute's walk from the door is Iwase House, a five-story building and Japan's largest gassho-style house.
⏳Built over eight years some 300 years ago, it is a National Important Cultural Property and open for tours from 8 a.m.
⛩️Gyotoku-ji Temple is also a minute away, and in mid-June fireflies gather over the stream by Iwase House.

Three World Heritage gassho villages

🌾Suganuma, the smallest and quietest of the heritage villages, is 5 minutes away by car.
🏘️Ainokura is a 17-minute drive and Shirakawa-go an 18-minute drive.
❄️In winter, Shirakawa-go and Gokayama hold their gassho village light-ups.

Access and stay information

🚌Served by the Kaetsuno Bus World Heritage Bus and Nohi Bus highway buses; timetables are linked on the official site.
🚗Free on-site parking; the nearest airports are Toyama (about 64.5 km) and Komatsu (about 86.9 km).
🕗Check-in 14:00, check-out 10:00. The front desk is open only 8:00–20:00, and late arrivals cannot check in until the next morning.

From Western twins to 10-mat tatami rooms

🛏️11 rooms in total: Western twins, Japanese-Western rooms, 8-mat and 10-mat Japanese rooms.
🚿Some rooms have a private bath and toilet, while the 8-mat rooms do not, so check when booking.
🧊Only some rooms have a refrigerator.

Gokayama local cuisine and A5 Himi beef

🥩Dinner features A5-grade Himi beef from Toyama, grilled on a ceramic plate.
🐟Char fresh from the in-house tank is served as sashimi or salt-grilled, alongside firm, rich-tasting Gokayama tofu.
🌿Seasonal touches include wild mountain vegetable tempura in spring, thin handmade soba and Gokayama black rice.

A long-established inn in the heart of the World Heritage gassho villages, with hot spring baths, Gokayama home cooking and A5 Himi beef. The baths are indoor only, some rooms lack a private bath and toilet, and the front desk closes at 20:00, so plan your arrival time.

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Property Location Located in Nanto, AKAO-KAN is a 1-minute drive from Iwase Family Residence and 5 minutes from Gokayama Folklore Museum. This ryokan is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily. Business Amenities The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Nearby Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Iwase Family Residence - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi Gunpowder Ingredient Museum - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi Gokayama Folklore Museum - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi Murakami Family Residence - 8 km / 5 mi Hakusan Shrine - 8.1 km / 5 mi Ainokura Folklore Museum - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi Wada Ke - 16.3 km / 10.1 mi Kanda house - 16.5 km / 10.3 mi Shirakawago Historic Village - 16.6 km / 10.3 mi Nagase house - 16.6 km / 10.3 mi Traditional Papercraft Museum - 16.7 km / 10.4 mi Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine Festival Hall - 16.8 km / 10.4 mi Shirakawa Minka Village - 17 km / 10.5 mi The nearest airports are: Komatsu (KMQ) - 86.9 km / 54 mi Toyama (TOY) - 64.5 km / 40.1 mi The preferred airport for AKAO-KAN is Komatsu (KMQ).

* This description is the property's own text, in English.

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ROOMS

Available rooms

ACCESS

Getting there

FACILITIES

Facilities & Services

Bar
Parking lot
Interior safe
Air conditioner
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public and private places
Television
High speed internet access in the room

POLICY

Good to know

Know Before You Go · The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file. Check-in Instructions Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy. Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges. Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed. Special Instructions The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests arriving late won't be able to check in until the next morning. Mandatory Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property: · A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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What are the check-in and check-out times at Akaokan?: Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is Akaokan located?: It is in Nanto. Address: 396-1 Nishiakaomachi.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?: Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.

← Back to search

Akaokan

五箇山温泉　赤尾館

Hot spring inn facing Iwase House in UNESCO-listed Gokayama

★ 3.0|Nanto

📍 View on map

PHOTOS

Photos

1 / 20 · Tap a photo to view it full screen

ABOUT

About this ryokan

♨️Hot spring inn facing Iwase House in UNESCO-listed Gokayama

Toyama · Gokayama Onsen Akaokan

A long-running inn founded in 1930

🏯Set in Gokayama on the Toyama–Gifu border, home to UNESCO World Heritage gassho-zukuri villages.
📜Founded in 1930, the inn has welcomed members of the imperial family and author Ryotaro Shiba, among other notable guests.
✍️Calligraphy left by Shiba, who stayed while researching his travel essays, describes the morning view from his room and is still displayed inside.

Gokayama's 'beauty bath' hot spring

♨️The source is Etchu Gokayama Ose-haba Onsen, a hypotonic, alkaline calcium-sodium sulfate spring.
💧Alkaline water softens the skin, earning it a reputation as a beauty bath, and guests say it keeps you warm long after bathing.
🕑Separate men's and women's indoor baths with large windows, open 14:00–23:00 and 6:00–10:00 the next morning.

From Western twins to 10-mat tatami rooms

🛏️11 rooms in total: Western twins, Japanese-Western rooms, 8-mat and 10-mat Japanese rooms.
🚿Some rooms have a private bath and toilet, while the 8-mat rooms do not, so check when booking.
🧊Only some rooms have a refrigerator.

Gokayama local cuisine and A5 Himi beef

🥩Dinner features A5-grade Himi beef from Toyama, grilled on a ceramic plate.
🐟Char fresh from the in-house tank is served as sashimi or salt-grilled, alongside firm, rich-tasting Gokayama tofu.
🌿Seasonal touches include wild mountain vegetable tempura in spring, thin handmade soba and Gokayama black rice.

Hoba miso breakfast and the dining room

🍳Breakfast centers on hoba miso-yaki: Himi beef or duck with Gokayama tofu grilled on a magnolia leaf.
🍽️Dinner starts at 18:00 and breakfast at 7:30, served at tables.
🚪The dining area is divided into private rooms or partitioned spaces, so you can eat without other guests around.

Iwase House, right across the street

🏠One minute's walk from the door is Iwase House, a five-story building and Japan's largest gassho-style house.
⏳Built over eight years some 300 years ago, it is a National Important Cultural Property and open for tours from 8 a.m.
⛩️Gyotoku-ji Temple is also a minute away, and in mid-June fireflies gather over the stream by Iwase House.

Three World Heritage gassho villages

🌾Suganuma, the smallest and quietest of the heritage villages, is 5 minutes away by car.
🏘️Ainokura is a 17-minute drive and Shirakawa-go an 18-minute drive.
❄️In winter, Shirakawa-go and Gokayama hold their gassho village light-ups.

Access and stay information

🚌Served by the Kaetsuno Bus World Heritage Bus and Nohi Bus highway buses; timetables are linked on the official site.
🚗Free on-site parking; the nearest airports are Toyama (about 64.5 km) and Komatsu (about 86.9 km).
🕗Check-in 14:00, check-out 10:00. The front desk is open only 8:00–20:00, and late arrivals cannot check in until the next morning.

From Western twins to 10-mat tatami rooms

🛏️11 rooms in total: Western twins, Japanese-Western rooms, 8-mat and 10-mat Japanese rooms.
🚿Some rooms have a private bath and toilet, while the 8-mat rooms do not, so check when booking.
🧊Only some rooms have a refrigerator.

Gokayama local cuisine and A5 Himi beef

🥩Dinner features A5-grade Himi beef from Toyama, grilled on a ceramic plate.
🐟Char fresh from the in-house tank is served as sashimi or salt-grilled, alongside firm, rich-tasting Gokayama tofu.
🌿Seasonal touches include wild mountain vegetable tempura in spring, thin handmade soba and Gokayama black rice.

#GokayamaOnsen#ToyamaRyokan#GasshoZukuri#Shirakawago#HimiBeef#WorldHeritage#Nanto

✨ Ask AI about this property

AI searches Akaokan's official website to answer. AI can be inaccurate, so please check the original page or the property before booking.

Read the property's own description▾

* This description is the property's own text, in English.

ROOMS

Available rooms

ACCESS

Getting there

FACILITIES

Facilities & Services

Bar
Parking lot
Interior safe
Air conditioner
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public and private places
Television
High speed internet access in the room

POLICY

Good to know

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

GUIDE

New to ryokans?

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

♨️ Onsen bathing etiquette 🩹 Onsen with tattoos?✅ First-timer checklist All guides →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Akaokan?: Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is Akaokan located?: It is in Nanto. Address: 396-1 Nishiakaomachi.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?: Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.