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Hodakaso Yamano Hotel

3.5 star property

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Hot springs
Seasonal outdoor pool
Spa
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$204
Dec 7 - Dec 8

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577-13 Kansaka Okuhidaonsengo, Takayama, Gifu-ken, 506-1421
  • Place, Shin Hotaka Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shinhotaka Ropeway
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hirayu Onsen
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Japanese-Style Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Japanese-Style Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Japanese room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Japanese room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Japanese Room

  • Sleeps 5

Regular, Twin With Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Shikitatei Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 5

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About this property

Hodakaso Yamano Hotel

3.5-star Takayama ryokan with restaurant
This smoke-free ryokan features a restaurant, a snack bar/deli, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, free newspapers, and a garden are onsite.
Hodakaso Yamano Hotel offers 86 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 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.

Private bath/onsen services include an outdoor private onsen (in communal space). 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 2 indoor hot springs and 4 outdoor hot springs open between 3:00 PM and 9:00 AM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 108°F.
Dining options at the ryokan include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Hodakaso Yamano Hotel features hot springs and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hot springs ryokan also offers a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited complimentary onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and a car charging station is available.

Hodakaso Yamano Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,750 for adults and JPY 2,750 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Tea service

Restaurants on site

  • Suzuya

Things to do

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • 4 outdoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - 9:00 AM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 108 ºF
  • Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Shared men and women areas
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Ballroom
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2750 for adults and JPY 2750 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, a smoke detector, 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
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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. 69 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 160 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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

rie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
河原の露天風呂は素晴らしく私は感動しましたが、ちょっと怖いと感じる方がいました（年配） サービスは行き届いていて、落ち着きます。 フロント担当の方が、何かと不親切で、ちょっと意地悪に感じました。でも、それ以上にここでしか経験できないような素晴らしい経験が多くありました。また、泊まりたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yohei

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
予約時のミスで素泊まりプランでしたが、チェックイン時に対応して頂き夕朝食付きを満員でしたが入れてもらえました。 部屋は照明の操作がわからず、ベッドサイドは旧式？のラジオがあるだけで使い勝手が良くなかったです。 温泉用ではタオル2種あり、ユニットバスにはなにも無く使用時に不便だった エアコンもどうしたら良いのかわからず困りました
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Isao

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

TAI CHIK EDDY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Shingo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025