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Yamaboushi

郷夢の宿　山ぼうし

Irori hearth rooms throughout and two free private open-air baths in Okuhida

★ 2.0TrustYou 96/100 · 217 reviews|Takayama
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ABOUT

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♨️Irori hearth rooms throughout and two free private open-air baths in Okuhida

Gifu · Kyomu no Yado Yamaboshi

A Farmhouse-Style Mountain Inn
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A Farmhouse-Style Mountain Inn

  • 🏡An old-folk-house-style ryokan in Shin-Hirayu Onsen, Okuhida Onsen-go, built using an old private house for a calm atmosphere.
  • 🪵The Hida-style interior is full of warm timber, and guests are greeted by a spacious lobby with an open atrium.
  • 🔥In winter a fire burns in the lobby fireplace, a cozy spot to sit and unwind.
Hot Springs and the Shiki-no-yu Baths
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Hot Springs and the Shiki-no-yu Baths

  • ♨️The water is a simple hot spring (60.5°C, clear and colorless), listed for neuralgia, muscle pain and fatigue recovery.
  • 🪨The gender-separated Shiki-no-yu pairs a wooden indoor bath with an open-air bath of large stones, framed by Okuhida's seasons.
  • 🧴Amenities include shampoo, conditioner, face wash, hair dryers and razors.
Free Private Open-Air Baths, No Booking Needed
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Free Private Open-Air Baths, No Booking Needed

  • 🔑Two private open-air baths are free and need no reservation; lock the door and use them any time from check-in to check-out.
  • 🛁Sato-no-yu has a large rock bath plus an old-fashioned Goemon-buro cauldron tub.
  • 🏔️Kura-no-yu is a rock bath facing Mt. Norikura; the inn asks each group to keep to about 40 minutes.
Every Room Has an Irori Hearth
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Every Room Has an Irori Hearth

  • 🔥Ten rooms in six types, each with its own irori hearth room.
  • 🛁Yamabudo (Western-style) and Shakunage (10-tatami Japanese-style) come with semi-open-air baths of free-flowing spring water.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧Ajisai (two connected 8-tatami rooms) and Fukujuso (16-mat Japanese-Western room) suit families and groups; rooms have bidet toilets, air purifier-humidifiers and safes.
Hearthside Private Dining at Taruma
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Hearthside Private Dining at Taruma

  • 🍽️Dinner and breakfast are served in private hearthside rooms at the Taruma dining hall; in-room dining is not offered.
  • 🥩Grill seasonal vegetables and Hida beef yourself over the irori, alongside charcoal tile-grilled dishes and seasonal river fish.
  • 🍚Rice is Hida Koshihikari, and extras such as Hida beef hoba-miso steak (150 g, 3,520 yen) can be ordered.
Facilities
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Facilities

  • 📚The lounge on the second floor of the guest wing has books, a computer and internet access.
  • 🛋️There are two rest areas, an after-bath lounge, a folk-house hall, a shop, vending machines and two stair chair lifts.
  • 🔌An EV charger (up to 6 kW) is available at the parking lot; reserve in advance.
Nearby Sights and Access
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Nearby Sights and Access

  • 🚡About 15 minutes by car to the Shinhotaka Ropeway, 5 minutes to Okuhida Bear Farm, 20 minutes to Hirayu Falls and 60 minutes to Hida-Takayama.
  • 🚌About an hour by bus from Takayama; the nearest stop is Zentsuji-mae. By car, about 60 minutes from Takayama IC and 70 minutes from Matsumoto IC.
  • 🚐With advance booking, the inn offers transfers to the Shinhotaka Ropeway (15:00–17:00 on arrival day, 8:30–10:00 the next morning).
Free Private Open-Air Baths, No Booking Needed
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Free Private Open-Air Baths, No Booking Needed

  • 🔑Two private open-air baths are free and need no reservation; lock the door and use them any time from check-in to check-out.
  • 🛁Sato-no-yu has a large rock bath plus an old-fashioned Goemon-buro cauldron tub.
  • 🏔️Kura-no-yu is a rock bath facing Mt. Norikura; the inn asks each group to keep to about 40 minutes.
Every Room Has an Irori Hearth
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Every Room Has an Irori Hearth

  • 🔥Ten rooms in six types, each with its own irori hearth room.
  • 🛁Yamabudo (Western-style) and Shakunage (10-tatami Japanese-style) come with semi-open-air baths of free-flowing spring water.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧Ajisai (two connected 8-tatami rooms) and Fukujuso (16-mat Japanese-Western room) suit families and groups; rooms have bidet toilets, air purifier-humidifiers and safes.

Irori hearth rooms in every room and two free, walk-in private open-air baths make this a relaxed folk-house onsen stay. Meals are served only in the dining hall, and Route 158 from Takayama has been closed since a February 2026 landslide, so drivers should check the detour.

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Property Location With a stay at Yamaboushi in Takayama (Hida Takayama Onsen), you'll be steps from Takumikan Craft Museum and Takayama Tourist Information Center. This ryokan is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Kusakabe Mingei-kan and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Miyagawa Morning Market. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and…Read more ↓

Property Location With a stay at Yamaboushi in Takayama (Hida Takayama Onsen), you'll be steps from Takumikan Craft Museum and Takayama Tourist Information Center. This ryokan is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Kusakabe Mingei-kan and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Miyagawa Morning Market. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access is available. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities This ryokan offers designated smoking areas. Business, Other Amenities Free self parking is available onsite.

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

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ACCESS

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♨ Okuhida Shin-Hirayu · 11 ryokan in this onsen town

FACILITIES

Facilities & Services

  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Internet access

POLICY

Good to know

Mandatory fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: · A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply. We have included all charges provided to us b…Read more ↓

Mandatory fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: · A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Other information · 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. · Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities. Check-in Instructions · Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy · Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be 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 · This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted · Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit Special Check-in Instructions There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in.

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

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FAQ

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What are the check-in and check-out times at Yamaboushi?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is Yamaboushi located?
It is in Takayama. Address: 832 Hitoegane, Okuhida Onsengo.
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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96/100

217 reviews

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in

15:00

15:00 ~ 17:00

Check-out

10:00

Until 10:00

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