You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Kazeya. Sign in to check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to booking dates, stay dates, and other available deals.

About this property

Renovated in 2014, Kazeya overlooks the majestic Hida mountain range, and offers public and private hot spring-baths. The quiet ryokan features authentic Japanese architecture, spacious rooms with a Japanese interior and free WiFi, while facilities 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 available free of charge. 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 Ropeway Station, and a 1-hour drive from Takayama Station. The property is a 2-minute walk from bus stop Shin-Hodaka Onsenguchi. A one-dish dinner is available upon request, which will be complemented by several side dishes. Although the main dish 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 course meal at a charge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Asian

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Sign in, save money

Sign in to see if you can save 10% or more at this property.
Sign in, save money
 ! 

Select one or more options you want to book

Availability

Prices converted to GBP
We have no availability here between Mon, Sep 8, 2025 and Thu, Sep 11, 2025.

Select different dates to see more availability

Checking for other dates
Room Type
Number of guests
Price
Not available on our site for your dates
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Limited supply in Takayama for your dates: 14 four-star ryokans like this are already unavailable on our site

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good sized rooms with plenty of shared space in the ryokan. A mix of public and private onsens to accommodate all guests. We traveled with a 1 year old and it was perfect for our family. Loved the traditional food and authenticity of the hotel.
  • Kathryn
    United States United States
    The room was perfect for a family of four, two being two teenage girls. Everyone had their own bed. The staff was excellent and ever gracious to our every request. The traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast was also a fun and tasty...
  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was such an amazing treat, the private and public spas were beautiful, we loved that it was like a traditional old ryokan and didn't feel like a big touristy hotel complex. It felt like a real find
  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    All the ryokans in this remote onsen village can be hard to get to depending on weather and travel restrictions. However, Kazeya is absolutely worth the price and the time spent on the road. It has 4 beautiful and relaxing onsens (2 private, 2...
  • Adrian
    United States United States
    The inn was beautiful - coming from Tokyo it was nice to get a more traditional, rural experience. The food they served for dinner and breakfast was exceptional. The onsens were great.
  • Sureeporn
    Thailand Thailand
    Near bus stop(No.H55) ,good for go to Shinhotaka ropeway in early morning Onsen is so good
  • Laury
    Spain Spain
    It was really cozy and beautiful! The staff were friendly and helpful . Also the food was delicious ! Close to the bus and shinotaka rope way!
  • Joshua
    Guam Guam
    Great staff, very spacious and cozy rooms! Amazing facilities. Decor and atmosphere was very authentic.
  • Violeta
    United States United States
    Private outdoor bathing was exceptional. Staff were friendly and attentive. Private dining was a pleasure and very tasty.
  • Ava
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The onsens were amazing! We went during winter and it was snowing which was an incredible experience!!!! We also had a private onsen which was beautiful

Host Info

9.1
Host Review Score
All staffs are friendly for the guests.
Manager is also friendly for the guests.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • レストラン #2
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Asian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

House rules

Kazeya takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroNICOSUCUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note this property is located in Okuhida Hot Spring Villages. Guests will need to take a bus from JR Takayama Station.

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 center 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.

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.

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.

Please inform Kazeya of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Kazeya