Ryokan Kazeya
506-1421 Gifu, Takayama, Okuhida Onsen-go Kansaka 440-1, Japan – Great location - show map
The baths at kazeya are amazing! They also had private baths that I loved. On my road trip around Japan I stayed at over a dozen hotels and this one is one of my top favorites!

Quiet cozy traditional travelers' inn. Liked the water temperature and quality of the hot spring. Women's outdoor bath pool looks like a cave, which is fun and unique. Dinner is simple but tasty and good volume for me. For ¥1500 main dish can be upgraded to 5 pieces of Hida Beef steak. Highly recommend it. Beef served is unexpectedly tender!

Beautiful house, delicious food, very friendly staff and wonderful onsen!

The room was large and with a private bathroom, which in my experience is quite rare in Ryokans. The private and public onsens are really nice and relaxing. The hotel staff is very kind and speaks good English. The food was fabulous. We tried the full course dinner and it was delicious!

This ryokan is very beautiful and very well kept. The staff is so nice and helpful. They speak great English too! The Japanese breakfast was delicious and quite filling! The bedroom was gigantic. They have private onsen that you can access for free. Highly recommended.

I love the location, it is peaceful and quite. It is near to the shinhotaka ropeway and you can easily take the Nohi bus to visit around places in the area. The food is amazing and filling. We also love their selection of sake. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The rooms were spacious and love the traditional japanese room feel to it. I also love the onsen, it is very relaxing and soothing during the cold weather. I highly recommend the place and would definitely come back!

The staff were extremely hospitable and friendly, made us feel at home the minute we walked in the door. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. The dinner and breakfast were both delicious, I would definitely recommend the Hida Beef option for dinner as it was amazing. The private baths were both great as well, very relaxing.

The public onsens. The staff. The building and artwork on the walls. Big comfortable room (Japanese style).

private onsen is quite amazing, especially the outside one. The room is the biggest during our stay in Japan, and is well equipped. Staff was friendly and patiently.

Food was traditionally delicious. which is expected. There are public and private onsens too which was great.

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One of our bestsellers in Takayama! Renovated in 2014, Kazeya overlooks the majestic mountain range, and offers and hot spring-baths. The ryokan features architecture, with a and free WiFi, while include a garden and free-use bicycles. Free parking is on site.
Guests at Kazeya can unwind in public hot-spring baths or a hot public bath, while 3 types of private hot-spring are also
of charge. Guests staying at Kazeya can also enjoy the at Hakuunsou, a sister property that is a 2-minute walk from Kazeya. Massages can be arranged. The ryokan offers luggage storage, and it has drinks vending machines.Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and either Western beds or Japanese futon bedding. All rooms offer garden and mountain views, and come with a private bathroom. They’re fitted with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a safe.
Kazeya is a 10-minute drive from the Shin-Hodaka
Station, and a 1-hour drive from Takayama Station. The property is a 2-minute walk from Shin-Hodaka Onsenguchi.A one-dish
is available upon request, which will be complemented by several side dishes. Although the is selected by the chef, guests can order hida-beef as their main at an extra cost. Guests can also choose to reserve a hida-beef full at a charge.This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What is a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
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- What is a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What is a yukata?
- Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
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- How to wear a yukata
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is levelled at your ankle. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What is a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally ‘hot spring’) is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- Bathing procedures and etiquette
- At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you must not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
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All staffs are friendly for the guests.
Manager is also friendly for the guests.
Languages spoken: English, Japanese
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Nakao Kamakura Festival1.4 miles
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Shinhotaka Spa1.4 miles
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Okuhida Bear Park2.5 miles
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Shin-Hotaka Ropeway2.7 miles
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Hirayu Onsen Ski Area4.8 miles
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Kappa Bridge4.9 miles
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Kamikochi5 miles
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Hirayuotaki Fall5.4 miles
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Honokidaira Ski Resort6.3 miles
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Hida Great Limestone Cave8.4 miles
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Restaurant 次郎長(Sushi restaurant)5 miles
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Cafe/bar Cafe Mustache10.6 miles
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Mt.Norikura Ski Resort10.5 miles
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River0 miles
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Mountain SinHotaka Ropeway (cable car)5 miles
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Hirayuonsen Ski resort0 miles
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Matsumoto Airport21.7 miles
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Toyama Airport33.8 miles
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Cuisine: Japanese
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Facilities of Kazeya
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
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Parking
- Secured parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Tumble dryer
- Electric kettle
- Washing machine
- Refrigerator
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Shared toilet
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Living Area
- Sofa
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
General
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- VIP room facilities
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Air conditioning
- Room service
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
- Bath/Hot spring
- Bike tours
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Massage chair
- Full body massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Bikes available (free)
- Cycling
- Hiking Off-site
- Library
- Massage Additional charge
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
View
- Inner courtyard view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Bicycle rental
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Kazeya accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Guests arriving after 18:00 must inform the property directly in advance via email or phone. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that the property is not staffed after 20:00 and guests who do not contact the property in advance will not be able to to check-in after this time.
Please note that there are no restaurants, convenience stores or supermarkets around the hotel. Guests are kindly advised to dine in the city centre or to bring take-out meals to the hotel.
Please note, as the property is located in the mountains, there may be some insects such as Pentatomoidea, or shield bugs nearby. The shield bugs can cause an odor if agitated.
<Bus Access>
From Takayama Bus Terminal platform 5, take the bus bound for Shinhotaka Ropeway, and get off at Shinhotaka Onsen-guchi Bus Stop. Once you get off, walk in the same direction as the bus along the road for 5-minutes. The trip will take approximately 90-minutes.
Bus departs Takayama Bus Terminal platform 5 at: 07:00, 07:40, 08:40, 09:40, 10:40, 11:40, 12:40, 13:40, 14:40, 15:40, 16:40, 17:40, 18:40. The last bus departs at 18:40.
<Car Access>
Guests using a car navigation system are advised to use the property address or the postal code: 5061421
Guests are advised to drive four-wheel drive vehicles with studless tires, or have their vehicle tires chained to reach the property in winter during November until April.
Guests must check in by 18:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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FAQs about Kazeya
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Kazeya (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Secured parking
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Kazeya is 18 miles from the centre of Takayama.
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Kazeya has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Guests staying at Kazeya can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
- American
- À la carte
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Check-in at Kazeya is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The prices at Kazeya may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Kazeya offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Library
- Back massage
- Bikes available (free)
- Massage chair
- Open-air bath
- Foot massage
- Hot spring bath
- Bike tours
- Public Bath
- Neck massage
- Walking tours
- Full body massage
- Bath/Hot spring
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Room options at Kazeya include:
- Triple