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Hodakaso Yamano Hotel

3.5 star property
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Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Deluxe Japanese room | View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
577-13 Kansaka Okuhidaonsengo, Takayama, Gifu-ken, 506-1421
  • Shin Hotaka Onsen
    1 min walk
  • Shinhotaka Ropeway
    4 min drive
  • Fukuji Onsen
    10 min drive
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    57 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Japanese room

Deluxe Japanese room

  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Standard Japanese-Style Room

Standard Japanese-Style Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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The price is AU$433
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Takayama

With a stay at Hodakaso Yamano Hotel in Takayama, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Shinhotaka Ropeway and Shin Hotaka Onsen. .This ryokan is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Nishihotakaguchi Station Observation Deck and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Road Station - Okuhida Hot Spring Gokamitakara.

What's nearby

  • Shin Hotaka Onsen - 1 min walk
  • Shinhotaka Ropeway - 4 min drive
  • Fukuji Onsen - 10 min drive
  • Hirayu Onsen - 12 min drive
  • Honoki-Daira Ski Resort - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Shin Shimashima Station - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪炉裏御食事処 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪平湯民俗館 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪やどり木 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪中の湯温泉旅館外売店 - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪CAFE MUSTACHE - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Hodakaso Yamano Hotel

Ryokan in Takayama with a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant
Hodakaso Yamano Hotel offers 86 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This Takayama ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the ryokan include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature shared men and women areas. There are indoor hot springs and outdoor hot springs open between 3:00 PM and 9:00 AM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 108°F.
Make yourself at home in one of the 86 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including hot springs and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access and a ballroom.
You can enjoy a meal at Suzuya serving the guests of Hodakaso Yamano Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Japanese breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
Suzuya - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Sainte Rose - Onsite bar.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–8:00 AM: JPY 2500 for adults and JPY 2000 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Suzuya
  • Sainte Rose

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot springs
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM to 9:00 AM
  • Hot springs water temperature (Celsius) - 42
  • Indoor hot springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor hot springs
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Shared men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge
  • Tea service at check-in

More

  • Children's slippers
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2500 for adults and JPY 2000 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to August
Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 9:00 AM
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

Property is also known as

Hodakaso
Hodakaso Yamano
Hodakaso Yamano Hotel
Hodakaso Yamano Hotel Takayama
Hodakaso Yamano Takayama
Hodakaso Yamanoiori Hotel Takayama
Hodakaso Yamano Hotel Ryokan
Hodakaso Yamano Hotel Takayama
Hodakaso Yamano Hotel Ryokan Takayama

Hodakaso Yamano Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 150 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booked to stay here for an authentic Ryokan Onsen experience on our Japan holiday. This was our first time at both a ryokan and an Onsen so we don’t have an awful lot to compare it to on those aspects. However, the positives of the hotel were that the staff were very friendly and happy to help. They spoke a small amount of English and were happy to try to assist when needed. We were greeted in the car park on arrival and a member of staff helped carry our bags to the check in desk. All of the onsens were very very good, we tried both the private outdoor one, and the mixed bathing one, both had good views and were clean. The negatives were that the hotel is dated and doesn’t seem to have been renovated since the 70s/80s (ripped fabric on furniture, wallpaper peeling off, stale smell in rooms and corridors). There are areas that are closed down which would have been nice to use, and there was no bar to purchase drinks after dinner, only a vending machine. The interior had cobwebs throughout the property, and the outside patio areas had not been cleaned, and tables and chairs had not been wiped down. The outdoor pool also had leaves in it and didn’t look very clean. Overall we feel feel we had a very mixed experience and probably wouldn’t return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcus, portland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at this ryokan. We chose this inn specifically for its remote location and traditional atmosphere and were not disappointed. The hotel, outdoor onsen, and woodsy surroundings were all excellent. The building is old and reminded me of the railroad lodges of the western United States: creaky old doors and floors, metal keys, and rotary dial phones. Other than the hotel, there are no restaurants nearby (that I know of) and dinner is an elaborate kaiseki ryori that requires advanced reservations. They were able to accommodate us for dinner when we arrived around 3:00 pm, but I recommend emailing prior to your stay to be sure you have dinner reservations for your first night if you want to eat there. Otherwise, there is instant ramen in the gift shop and hot water in the room. The staff are all very friendly. Most do not speak English but did their best to communicate with us and we were able to check in and out, make dinner and breakfast arrangements, and discuss the bus schedule without a problem. If you're coming from the south or southwest, I recommend the Hida Limited Express train to get to Takayama, then the public bus to the hotel. The train and bus rides are both wonderful scenic rides into the mountains.

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place needs to go under a full maintenance throughout the whole facility. There is literarily pieces of the wooden wall falling apart at the spa. Very disappointed to learn on check in that the restaurant wouldn't accept us because we needed reservation. Needed some cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Japanese Experience
Very nice onsen and excellent dinner and breakfast. Also enjoyed the foot bath in the lobby. Great location to reach the ropeway and Kamikochi. This hotel could be a little difficult for Westerners, as very little English is spoken among the staff and the futons are very thin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was worried about accessibility initially but the Nohi bus service dropped us off at bus stop H57, right in front of the Hotel. The hotel also provides return shuttle bus service to Shin Hotaka Ropeway. Otherwise, very comfortable stay with sumptuous Japanese dinner and breakfast prior to my departure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Maggie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room is alright, just no air conditioner. In night time the weather is cool in July, so just a fan also enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unique outdoor onsen by the riverside which you have background music of the river. The foot spa and fireplace at hotel corner were good places to enjoy peace. Kaiseki breakfast and dinner was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restful place with a wonderful dinner
This hotel is old fashioned (not a bad thing) in furnishings and manner of service. It is in a beautiful location with the best outdoor onsen, mostly empty so you can enjoy the views of the snow-clad mountains in the distance. Recommended to book the half board option as the kaiseki meal in the evening was wonderful as was the traditional breakfast. All the staff, except for one (a small man with salt and pepper hair at the reception desk) were unfailingly polite, helpful and kind. One gentleman went out of his way to organise a lift to the Shinhotaka Ropeway. There are many walks in the area; ask at the Shinhotaka Onsen Information Centre (down the hill from the Ropeway). They can provide you with a mud map of walks in the area. The stay here was a delight and wished I had opted for two instead of one night. Very relaxing and reinvigorating after the hustle of Kyoto. The Nohi bus ride to the area was comfortable and most convenient as the bus stop (Yamano) was directly opposite the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular, but better with friends/family
I booked this hotel simply because it was close-ish to Shinhotaka Ropeway. It was a bit of a hike from Tokyo, stopping at Hirayu Onsen and changing to another bus, but the hotel itself was spectacular. Unfortunately, I was on my own so couldn’t really enjoy it like it was designed, but that was obviously not the hotel’s fault. The rooms were big, Onsen magnificent and the dinner amazing. There’s nothing in the local area so book the dinner or you will go hungry. They also drove me up to the Ropeway, which was a big help. It was about a 10 minute drive. The bus to / from Takayama drops off and leaves right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with beautiful public outdoor. Facilities are good and staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Best! Highlight of our Japan Trip
The kaiseki dinners and breakfasts were amazing! You won;t do better than this anywhere in Japan! The indoor and especially the outdoor onsens are unbeatable. So beautiful with a backdrop of mountains and river. Great location next to the bus stop. Prebook the meals when you get there (or before). Deluxe rooms. Amazing views from the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay
The bed was a bit soft with only one pillow. Otherwise overall stay was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paddy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Worth the drive, spectacular outside Onsen....
Location is an hour from Takayama so it is far and expensive by Taxi. However views are spectacular and the outdoor onsen brilliant. Food ok, very Japanese but good value.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
family trip
great stay. outdoor onsen was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kam Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotspring
The hot spring is great.

8/10 Good

Yip Fai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent outdoor onsen
Amazing environment of the outdoor onsen. Must stay here if you like outdoor onsen

10/10 Excellent

Frank, P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome dinner, staff, and hot springs
This hotel was fantastic although a bit dated. However, for a dated hotel, It was really clean. I gave this place a 5 because my only negatives were purely of personal preference issues. The hotel experience was amazing. The dinners were fantastic and the hot spring was beautiful. Also, there is a shuttle to take you to the rope way and other springs.

8/10 Good

Motoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

yasuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Megumi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
冷蔵庫に入れたものがあまり冷えなかった。露天風呂への道案内とか色々説明が細やかではなく分かりづらいところも。食事は良かったと思います　
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
リピート無し
スタッフの態度が非常に悪い。海外旅行を入れても、ここの態度と言葉遣いは初めて経験する悪さ。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Satoko

Travelled with family
温泉がとても良かったです。 お部屋は快適でしたが、エアコンが効かなかったので、暑かったです。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

???

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024