Nakaodaira

Nakaodaira is a beautiful home located higher up in the hills. It is an additional 40 mins from hirayu onsen which is where most ppl get off at, but worth the travel if you want a more personal and private experience. It felt like I was staying at someone's house and the food was prepared with a lot of care and love. Overall a positive experience and would recommend others to stay here.

Location was a little tricky to get to as the bus driver told me to get off at the wrong stop. Just tell the bus driver earlier on where you need to stop, in case they drive past it. Owner had to pick me up as I was stranded somewhere

I can really recommend an overnight stay in this accommodation! It is best to book the overnight stay together with breakfast and dinner, as this is really delicious and traditional Japanese. A real experience. The journey from Takayama takes a little longer but is easily possible by bus. The journey from Takayama station takes about an hour (you pay on the bus, so it's best to bring cash). The bus back only runs three times a day, so you need to find out exactly when beforehand. The ryokan really offers a great experience! The onsen can be used on your own at any time. You sleep on traditional tatami and are provided with everything you need (Japanese robes to use the onsen, water, toothbrushes etc.). The food is particularly good: the owners cook themselves and prepare a five-course menu!

It was perfect! You should really come, if you have the possibility!

We treated ourselves to 2 nights here and it was a lovely escape from busy touring. The inn is in a quiet rural location and has private indoor and outdoor onsen. The hosts are lovely and kind and make wonderful food. We were hoping to go up the cable car and do some hiking and the host was kind enough to give us the forecast the night before and again in the morning (which was solid rain). We changed plans and went to waterfalls and a cave instead. The outdoor onsen were really special and one of our best experiences in a month of travel. I'd love to go back again.

It is a wonderful place to stay. The only thing I can think of is that although the food was beautiful and very tasty we weren't quite full enough for the active days we were doing. They did give us the option to ask for more rice which we didn't do. My husband and I travel with extra protein powder which we used here.

Absolutely peaceful, excellent location At first, owners seem a little rigid but actually we absolutely loved the perfect cleanness of the place. It’s part of the peaceful aura of the place. Loved the privacy of the different onsens including the ones outdoors. Also loved the rooms, super comfortable.

Maybe a bit light breakfast and dinner? We’re hiking all day long the whole week

We had two amazing days staying here (May) as part of our honeymoon in Japan. The atmosphere in this small mountain hotel is very calming and peaceful, with a cozy welcoming lounge area and amazing inside/outside Onsen, surrounded by beautiful nature. One of the outside Onsen even offers a spectacular view on the snowy mountains! The host couple Akihiro and Naoko are very friendly, speak English, and offer amazing home cooked breakfast and dinner consisting of a tasting menu of local dishes which was exceptional (and different!) both days we stayed there. The collection of local whiskeys and liquors adds a nice touch. The area offers many hiking trails, and was easy to reach by bus from Takayama (90mins). I definitely recommend staying here and enjoying the scenery and lovely atmosphere!

This was our favourite ryokan we stayed in over our 2 weeks in Japan. The hosts were so warm and welcoming, and Naoko spoke English brilliantly which was very handy. Food was exceptional and beautifully presented. Both outdoor and indoor onsen facilities were the best we've come across in our travels of Japan. Location is serene and peaceful, nestled amongst the picturesque mountains of Chubu-Sangaku National Park. We also enjoyed trying our hand at origami in the lounge area. Highly recommend staying here.

Needed an express bus from Takayama for 1.5 hours which runs every one hour but it was a lovely place surrounded by mountains. Bus stop was 30 mins walk up really steep hill to the accommodation but the owner gave us a lift from/to the bus stop. Accommodation was spacious and beautiful lodge. It snowed a quite a lot in mid-April but it was so beautiful to be in a private hot spring outside while snowing. Due to snow we couldn’t see mountains much, so I would like to come back in summer for hiking.

We loved this hotel, the best place we stayed in Japan. Amazing private onsens including outside onsens in the snow. Amazing delicious food. Lovely couple running the hotel.