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Okuhida Onsen-go

Takayama, Gifu♨ Simple springs, bicarbonate springs, sulfur springs and chloride springs (varies by source)
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Overview

Overview

A group of five hot spring areas (Hirayu, Fukuji, Shin-Hirayu, Tochio and Shinhotaka) at the foot of the Northern Alps. It is said to have one of the largest numbers of open-air baths in Japan. About 1 hour from Takayama by local bus, it is an easy area to visit together with the Shinhotaka Ropeway.

Hirayu no Mori in Hirayu is a day-use facility with 16 open-air baths for men and women combined. There are also simple open-air baths you can enter for a small donation (about ¥300), such as Kojin no Yu in Tochio and Hirayu no Yu in Hirayu. The Shinhotaka Ropeway takes you up to an altitude of 2,156m, with 360-degree views of the Northern Alps.

Location
Takayama, Gifu
Best time to visit
Autumn leaves around the Shinhotaka Ropeway from early to late October. In February, the Hirayu Great Falls Ice Festival
Official website
https://okuhida.or.jp/
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Day-Use Baths

Baths you can visit without staying

Public baths, day-use spas and foot baths open to non-staying visitors.

Day-use spa

Hirayu no Mori

Price
Adults ¥700, children ¥500 (as of October 2026)
Hours
10:00–21:00 (admission until 20:30)
Closed
Open all year round (closed on some maintenance days)
Private bath
2 private baths (¥3,000 per room, 12:00–15:00, last admission 14:15)
Note
16 open-air baths for men and women combined
Official site
https://okuhida.or.jp/en/p/hot-spring/%E3%81%B2%E3%82%89%E3%82%86%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE/
Public bath

Kojin no Yu

Price
Small donation (about ¥300) (as of October 2026)
Hours
8:00–22:00 (from 12:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for cleaning)
Closed
Open daily
Note
An unstaffed open-air bath. There is no washing area, so rinse yourself with hot water before bathing
Official site
https://okuhida.or.jp/en/p/hot-spring/%E8%8D%92%E7%A5%9E%E3%81%AE%E6%B9%AF/
Public bath

Hirayu no Yu

Price
Small donation (about ¥300) (as of October 2026)
Hours
6:00–21:00 (8:00–21:00 in winter)
Closed
Closed irregularly
Note
There is no washing area, so rinse yourself with hot water before bathing. Next to the Hirayu Folk Museum
Official site
https://okuhida.or.jp/en/p/hot-spring/%e5%b9%b3%e6%b9%af%e3%81%ae%e6%b9%af/
Public bath

Shinhotaka no Yu

Price
Cleaning contribution of about ¥300 (as of October 2026)
Hours
8:00–18:00 (April 18–October 30 in 2026)
Closed
Closed in winter (October 31 to late April). Mondays and Fridays are cleaning days (unavailable 13:00–15:00 on Mondays)
Note
A mixed-gender open-air bath where swimwear or a bathing wrap (yuami-gi) must be worn. Closed when the river is high
Official site
https://okuhida.or.jp/en/p/hot-spring/%E6%96%B0%E7%A9%82%E9%AB%98%E3%81%AE%E6%B9%AF/

Prices and hours are as of the date shown and may change, with occasional closures. Check each facility’s official website before you go.

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🔒 Private baths and in-room baths

Hirayu no Mori has private baths available to day visitors (2 rooms, fee required)

Spring

Spring type and features

♨ Simple springs, bicarbonate springs, sulfur springs and chloride springs (varies by source)

Etiquette

Bathing etiquette

  • ✓Rinse yourself with hot water (kakeyu) and wash your body before getting into the bath
  • ✓Do not put your towel in the bath water
  • ✓Tie up long hair so it does not touch the water
  • ✓Do not take photos in the bathing area
Sights

Nearby sights

Shinhotaka Ropeway

Ride a double-decker gondola up to an altitude of 2,156m for 360-degree views of the Northern Alps

Hirayu Great Falls

With a drop of 64m, one of the three great waterfalls of Hida. Ice Festival in February

Hirayu Folk Museum

Gassho-style farmhouses and other buildings, open to the public free of charge

Tips

Good to know

  • !From Hirayu Onsen to the Shinhotaka Ropeway is about 36–45 minutes by Nohi Bus
  • !Kojin no Yu and Hirayu no Yu have no washing areas
  • !Shinhotaka no Yu is mixed-gender, so swimwear or a bathing wrap is required
  • !Buses may be significantly delayed due to snow or road conditions
Access

Access

Nearest station / bus stop
  • Hirayu Onsen Bus Terminal (Nohi Bus)
From major cities and airports
  • Takayama Nohi Bus Center: Nohi Bus (bound for Hirayu Onsen or Shinhotaka Ropeway) (About 53–58 minutes)
  • Matsumoto Bus Terminal: Nohi Bus and Alpico Kotsu (Takayama/Hirayu–Matsumoto Line) (About 1 hour 28 minutes)
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Travel Passes

Travel passes for getting there

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Events

Events and festivals in Takayama

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Attractions

Attractions in Takayama

Experience

Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)

Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Takayama

An open-air museum in Takayama where more than 30 buildings, including thatched- and shingle-roofed farmhouses relocated from across the Hida region, are arranged like a village. It's about 9 minutes by Sarubobo Bus from the Takayama Nohi Bus Center, making it easy to combine with sightseeing in Takayama's old town.

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Prices, hours, tattoo policies and spring types are based on official facility, municipal and tourism association information. They can change, so check the official websites before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-08

PRKlookOkuhida Bus Ticket (with Shinhotaka Ropeway)Unlimited rides for 2 or 3 days on buses from Takayama toward Hirayu Onsen and the Shinhotaka Ropeway. Includes a ropeway rideView