Kazeya (Kazeya Group)
506-1421 Gifu, Takayama, Okuhida Onsen-go Kansaka 440-1, Japan –
Kazeya (Kazeya Group) 4 stars
- What guests loved the most:
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“Old ryokan.. you feel like a vacation 40 years ago which has its charm. ”
Sharon
Israel
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“ Traditional ryokan. Not too big with nice atmosphere. Private onsen attached to the room was a great addition. Ryokan staff was very accommodating. ”
Jakub
Netherlands
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“Amazing location. Onsens were very nice. The room was beautiful. Excellent breakfast and side dishes at dinner. Staff very helpful.”
Miguel
Portugal
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“Reasonable price. There are staves who can speak fluent English and Chinese.”
Pie
Taiwan
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“Great experience and much more than we expected. The Onsen is fantastic and open during the night and the dinner is really good. We had a family room which was really large. ”
Cees
Netherlands
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“Beautiful onsen-ryokan in the Japanese Alps. Feels remote but is well connected by bus. I used it as a base to access the Shinhotaka Ropeway. ”
Felicity
Australia
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“Everything! Private Onsen, food, room, great air con, staff were so so helpful and friendly! It was perfect. Easy to get to Kamikochi!”
Rachel
United Kingdom
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“My wife described it aptly as "nice and rustic". Friendly staff and old timey creaking floorboards linked with a specty view makes it a very unique experience.”
Benjamien
United Kingdom
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“Charming old ryokan-type hotel with spacious rooms with outdoor private onsen. Additionally there were an indoor and outdoor onsen available for private use. Very quiet and peaceful location. ”
Mark
Netherlands
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“Liked it all. Beautiful lication, food was excellent and the public bath was good especially the outdoor bath.”
Madsenm8
Australia
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 8.3 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Takayama! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.
Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.
Guests love...
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Asian
Good coffee!
Free private parking available on-site
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Closest landmarks
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Okuhida Bear Park2.5 miles
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Shin Hotaka2.6 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 Fall5.1 miles
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Honokidaira Ski Resort6.3 miles
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Hida Daishonyudo Cave8.4 miles
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Norikura Tourist Centre10.1 miles
Restaurants and markets
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スーパー カシキ Supermarket4.3 miles
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次郎長(Sushi restaurant) Restaurant5 miles
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Cafe Mustache Cafe/bar10.6 miles
Natural beauty
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Hirayuonsen Ski resort Ski lift0 miles
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River0 miles
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SinHotaka Ropeway (cable car) Mountain5 miles
Closest airports
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Matsumoto Airport21.7 miles
Most popular landmarks
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Mt.Norikura Ski Resort10.5 miles
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Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine17.6 miles
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Takayama Festival Float Exhibition Hall17.6 miles
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Lion Dance Ceremony Exhibition Hall17.7 miles
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Museum of Local History17.8 miles
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Yoshijima Heritage House17.8 miles
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Takayama Station18.3 miles
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Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village19.4 miles
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Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese
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Facilities of Kazeya (Kazeya Group) Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Garden
Wellness facilities
- Massage chair
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Massage (Additional charge)
Accessibility
- Higher level toilet
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bike tours
- Walking tours (Additional charge)
- Bikes available (free)
- Cycling
- Hiking Off-site
- Library
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water (Additional charge)
- Wine/champagne (Additional charge)
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Luggage storage
- Packed lunches
- Currency exchange
- VIP room facilities
- Laundry (Additional charge)
- Room service
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Safety deposit box
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- Japanese
- English
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Kazeya (Kazeya Group) accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
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 with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
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.
