Kamiyashiki Taira No Takafusa

🔥A Hidden Mountain Retreat of the Heike, Lit by Irori Firelight

Tochigi · Kamiyashiki Taira no Takafusa

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Fujinohanabusa Open-Air Bath

• ♨️A roofless open-air bath for taking in cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and snow across the seasons
• 🌌Open to the sky, so guests can soak beneath the stars at night
• 🕒Open 15:00–24:00 and again 6:00–9:30

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Kakenagashi Straight from the Source

• 💧A mildly alkaline simple spring at pH 8.5, kakenagashi from a source at 57.2°C
• ✨Known as a "beauty bath," gentle on the skin
• 🛁The main bath pairs the indoor Biwa no Neiro with Oborozukiyo, a smaller open-air bath

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Two Free Private Baths

• 🚪Two reservable private baths, Gonsei no Yu and Kodakara no Yu
• 💴Free to use, open 15:00–23:00 (last entry 22:00)
• 👨‍👩‍👧40 minutes per session — a private soak for families and couples

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Bokyotei, a Room Relocated from an Old Farmhouse

• 🏚️A room relocated from an old farmhouse, complete with a private sauna
• ♨️Gion has an open-air bath and Shara a semi-open-air bath, both kakenagashi from the source
• 🛏️In-room open-air baths are available in Bokyotei, Kanseitei, and Kindachitei

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19 Rooms Across 6 Types

• 🌲Sorintei is a purely Japanese tatami room built with fine natural wood
• 🛌Japanese-Western rooms with a semi-open-air bath feature Simmons beds for extra comfort
• 🚽Some Japanese-Western rooms include a private toilet, suited to guests who prefer beds

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Irori Hearth Cooking

• 🔥The signature dish is irori hearth cooking, tied to the legend of the fugitive Heike
• 🍂Seasonal delicacies from mountain and sea — summer eel, autumn matsutake soup, winter bear hotpot
• 🥩Chef-selected wagyu paired with local sake from Tochigi and Aizu

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The Dining Hall, Renewed in 2024

• 🪵The large hall was renewed with table-style irori hearths in December 2024; all meals are served in the dining hall
• 🍶Local sake from Tochigi and Aizu completes the mountain-village fare
• 🍚Breakfast is a tidy Japanese spread of rice, miso soup, and grilled fish

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Reaching the Mountains of Yunishigawa Onsen

• 🚌About 25 minutes by bus from Yunishigawa Onsen Station on the Aizu-Kinugawa Line
• 🚗About 60 minutes by car from Imaichi IC
• ⛩️Heike-related sites such as Sannoinari Shrine and the Eleven-Faced Kannon dot the surrounding area
• 🚐Pickup from the Yunishigawa Onsen bus terminus (call when boarding the bus at Yunishigawa Onsen Station)

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Two Free Private Baths

• 🚪Two reservable private baths, Gonsei no Yu and Kodakara no Yu
• 💴Free to use, open 15:00–23:00 (last entry 22:00)
• 👨‍👩‍👧40 minutes per session — a private soak for families and couples

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Bokyotei, a Room Relocated from an Old Farmhouse

• 🏚️A room relocated from an old farmhouse, complete with a private sauna
• ♨️Gion has an open-air bath and Shara a semi-open-air bath, both kakenagashi from the source
• 🛏️In-room open-air baths are available in Bokyotei, Kanseitei, and Kindachitei

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Deep in Tochigi's Yunishigawa Onsen, Taira no Takafusa is a secluded ryokan steeped in the legend of the fugitive Heike clan. Irori hearth cooking, kakenagashi open-air baths, and rooms relocated from an old farmhouse capture the mountain village's charm across every season.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kamiyashiki Taira No Takafusa?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Kamiyashiki Taira No Takafusa located?

It is in Kinugawa Nikko. Address: 1483 Yunishikawa.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩318,344 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

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.