Ryokan Tsuyukusa
506-1433 Gifu, Takayama, Okuhida Onsengo Hirayu 621-1, Japan – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 323 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
This is your typically spartan but clean Japanese style accommodation - please note there are shared bathrooms. Especially astounding is the outdoor onsen which never seemed to be in use! Checkin was kind of impersonal in that we found the key on the counter and kind of checked ourselves in (I don’t think the owners speak any English). There are some nice shared facilities aside from the baths - free massage chair (tends to be hogged by individuals) - coffee and tea. location is lovely - overall a nice stay
Hong KongThe place is very close to bus terminal. Very nice private onset, heated floor and awesome massage chair. The lady is very nice and friendly. She got my shoes ready when I leace and gave me a lovely handmade departure gift. Thanks for the wonderful stay .
AustraliaDecent value for the money. The staff was friendly and despite the lack of English speaking people the communication was not an issue. Everything is clean and well prepared. Very well located (3 mins walking from the main bus station).
GermanyVery close to all local shops and restaurants. Easy, short drive to local tourist spots. Cozy and even though it was suggested that it could be noisy based on the closeness of rooms etc. it wasn’t at all.
Japan- The owner was super nice. Thanks a lot for the picture and good luck charm!! - The private outdoor bath is great. It is literally bathing with a view. - Their massage chair really complements the bath experience. - I am a coffee person so I really appreciate the free coffee in the lounge area. - Great breakfast in the morning :) Overall we really enjoy our stay here!
GermanyThe stuff ( or should I say the family) was very nice and welcoming with their presents and photos. The top open-air onsen was amazing. it is great value for money .
IsraelI slept in a traditional Japanese room that was big, comfortable and totally authentic (except the television). This was their cheapest room. I can’t imagine how great the other rooms must look. The whole house looked wonderful and the best part is that it has 3 hot water springs that you can use. The boss invited us all to a celebration in the local shrine where we could witness a ‘lion dance’ and at the end of my stay the owners gave me a hand made chart for luck. Hirayu is a central place from where you can easily visit Matsumoto, takayama and kamikochi. The prices are reasonable and basically every hotel has a hotspring. I can absolutely recommend this town!
NetherlandsStrategically placed on the inerchange of the bus lines. Thus, you can arrive in the morning, leave the luggage, catch up a next bus and continue to Kominochi, for instance. Couple of good restaurants around, very nice public onsen just around a corner. Nice onsen on property. Nice Japanese breakfast, value for money. Big room. Nice ryokan!
SwitzerlandSuper nice owners Upgraded to a private room from dorm despite last minute discount booking Private outdoor onsen was amazing Safe place to keep my bike Free coffee
United KingdomVery good place to stay if you want to test a village with many onsen and close to Kamikochi. The hotel owners speak only japanese, but are very friendly. A large room is available if you want to eat some meal at the hotel. The outside onsen is just wonderful.
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Tsuyukusa 2 stars
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Triffix
Hong Kong
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Wenyan
Australia
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Urko
Germany
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Rachel
Japan
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Dini
Germany
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Sahar
Israel
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Yvette
Netherlands
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Igor
Switzerland
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Rob
United Kingdom
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Romuald
France
One of our bestsellers in Takayama! Located north of Hirayu Hot Spring Ski Area and a 1-minute walk from Hirayu Onsen Bus Terminal, Tsuyukusa boasts an on-site natural hot spring. The ryokan offers free WiFi in all areas and on-site parking.
From the ryokan, Shinhotaka Ropeway is a 30-minute drive while Kamikochi is a 25-minute drive away. JR Takayama Station is a 60-minute bus ride and Shirakawago can be reached with a 90-minute drive.
All rooms at Tsuyukusa features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional Japanese futon mats. Bathrooms and toilets are shared while free toiletries are provided for all guests. There are 3 private baths on site.
At Tsuyukusa, ski storage is available. Guests staying in dormitory rooms can use the communal kitchen. Launderette is located in the annex building where dormitory rooms are located in.
The ryokan serves Japanese-style meals made with local ingredients. Breakfast is available at 07:30.
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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Breakfast info
Asian
Good coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free private parking available on-site
Open-air bath, Hot spring bath
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Managed by 中林 徹司
Company information
私は、建設業をやっていて、朝晩予約管理をしている。宿は、父と母が営んでいて、写真と山菜採りが趣味の父が自慢話をしている。
Property information
築49年の古い木造建物です。2階の貸切露天風呂は人気がある。カリスマ左官職人 挟土秀平 作のお風呂がある。弊社製作のステンドグラスを各所に飾っている。
Neighbourhood information
上高地・新穂高ロープウェイ・乗鞍岳に近くアクセスが良い。また、松本城・高山の古い町並み・白川郷への通り道である。東京新宿への高速バスも出ている。
Languages spoken
Japanese
Property surroundings
– Excellent location - show map Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!What's nearby *
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Hirayu Onsen Ski Area0.5 miles
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Hirayuotaki Fall1.1 miles
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Okuhida Bear Park1.9 miles
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Honokidaira Ski Resort3.5 miles
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Nakao Kamakura Festival5 miles
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Shinhotaka Spa5.4 miles
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Kappa Bridge6.1 miles
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Kamikochi6.2 miles
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Norikura Tourist Centre6.3 miles
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Shin-Hotaka Ropeway6.5 miles
Restaurants and markets *
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つるや商店 Supermarket0.1 miles
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やどり木 Restaurant0.1 miles
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よし本 Restaurant0.1 miles
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カフェ マスタシュ Cafe/bar0.1 miles
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いなかや Restaurant0.2 miles
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ろくじ 禄次 Cafe/bar0.2 miles
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Aコープ 奥ひだ Supermarket5.5 miles
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フレッシュフーズカシキ Supermarket5.8 miles
Natural beauty *
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平湯温泉スキー場 Ski lift0.6 miles
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平湯大滝 River1.2 miles
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焼岳 Mountain3.1 miles
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ほうのき平スキー場 Ski lift3.1 miles
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乗鞍 Mountain5.6 miles
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上高地 Mountain6.8 miles
Closest airports *
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Matsumoto Airport20.8 miles
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Toyama Airport37.5 miles
Most popular landmarks *
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Mt.Norikura Ski Resort7 miles
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Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine16.5 miles
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Takayama Festival Float Exhibition Hall16.5 miles
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Lion Dance Ceremony Exhibition Hall16.5 miles
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Yoshijima Heritage House16.6 miles
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Fuji Folk Museum16.6 miles
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Takayama Station17.1 miles
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Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village18.1 miles
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Facilities of Tsuyukusa Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Ski
- Ski school Additional charge
- Ski storage
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bikes available (free)
- Cycling
- Hiking Off-site
- Table tennis
- Skiing Off-site
- Fishing Off-site
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Secured parking
Wellness facilities
- Massage chair
- Spa/wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
- Books, DVDs, music for children
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
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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
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 12 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
Tsuyukusa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Guests are advised to use snow tires or chains from November to April of every year.
Guests arriving after 18:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Guests who are staying in the annex will have to go to the main building to take a bath.
Please note that use of the shared kitchen is available only for guests staying in dormitory-style rooms.
