Established in 1923, Hotel Hirayukan is one of the most historic inns in the Hirayu Onsen area of Okuhida Onsengo region. The emperor and empress, the crown prince and other royal family members, Sato former prime minister and many other prestigious guests have stayed at the inn. Okuhida Onsen is a great place to stay when you are visiting Hida Takayama, Kamikochi and Norikura areas. A Shinhodaka cable car station is close by.
Our best feature is 3 hot springs which we own. From these hot springs, we provide a lot of hot mineral water to our baths. We have many baths, such as outdoor rock baths, Hinoki wood baths in the Gassho-style building and private baths. Enjoy a relaxing bath filled with fresh, running hot spring water!
Our Japanese meals are prepared with the selected ingredients of Hida region.
Experience the true relaxation of Japanese hot mineral baths and enjoy the mountainous scenery at the same time.
The 7 attractions of Hirayukan
8 baths, with 1440 tons of hot spring water flowing in a day
1 ton every minute, 1440 tons of natural hot spring water 24 hours every day runs in to our baths. We also own a drinkable hot spring, (the drinking permit is granted by the government of Gifu Prefecture)
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An onsen inn established in 1923 in Taishou era
The main building is the only remaining building of the old Hirayukan. It has a charming Irori room, a room with a Japanese hearth. We provide 8 types of guestrooms.
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Hida beef and other Okuhida delicacies
We provide Hida beef, one of the most famous beefs in Japan, and other delicious local delicacies for our meals.
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A magnificent view of Mt. Kasagatake
Our inn faces Mt. Kasagatake, a mountain in the Northern Alps. The superb view spreads out like a picture.
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A spacious inn on a land of 33100 square meters
Our inn is located 60 minutes by bus from Takayama Station, and only 3 minutes on foot from Hirayu Bus Terminal, with great access to Kamikochi, a popular sightseeing area.
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Many places to visit
Places to visit in Hirayu Onsen Resort:
Hirayu Grand Waterfall - - 25min on foot or 2min by car
Hirayu Shrine - - 5min on foot
Hirayu Folklore Museum - - 5min on foot
Hirayu Giant Thuja Standishii (Hirayu Onezuko) - - 30min on foot
Nature Walking Trail
Footbath Square - - 3min on foot
Hirayu Forest--7min on foot
Kaminoyu Onsen - - 30min on foot or 5min by car
Hirayu Onsen Ski Resort - - 2min by car
Hounoki-daira Ski Resort - - 20min by car
Okuhida-kuma Ranch - - 5min by car
Okuhida Limestone Cave - - 30min by car
Sightseeing spots in Kamikochi and Okuhida area
From Hirayu Bus Terminal (Alps Avenue Hirayu) :
Kamikochi - - 30min by bus
Norikura Sky Line - - 50min by bus
Shin-kotaka Ropeway - - 25min by car or 35min by bus
Goshikigahara - - 15min by car
Hida Takayama - - 45min by car
Shirakawago - - 90min by car
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