Okuhida Onsen Village · Hirayu Onsen · Shin-Hotaka Onsen · Fukuji Onsen · Shin-Hirayu Onsen × Stays Popular For Snow-View BathsHighly rated Hotel·Ryokan - 2Page Number

The staff, including international team members, were friendly and great. They were great both in the lobby and at the dining venue. It was a wonderful Accommodation with a calm atmosphere—exactly what you’d hope for. The slightly no-frills service actually made it feel more relaxed and comfortable. If I had to mention just one thing, I think it would be better to replace the mirrors in the large public bath.

We stayed here after visiting Kamikochi. The private open-air baths were simply outstanding. At least one was always available at any time. You do need to change footwear and walk outside, but it was much closer than we expected. There are three baths, and all of them are spacious with great views. You can adjust the water flow, so you can make it hotter or cooler as you like. The free-flowing natural hot spring water was excellent. The service style was just right for us, as we could relax and spend time at our own pace. We would definitely like to stay again.

I visited with a friend for our once-a-year, slightly indulgent girls’ trip. The Accommodation seems to be located right in front of a local bus stop, but part of the national highway on the bus route was closed due to a landslide and buses were taking a detour, meaning extra travel time from both Takayama and Matsumoto. So my friend drove from Nagoya instead. We took a short break at the Hirugano Kogen Service Area to enjoy the magnificent scenery, and arrived comfortably in just under three hours with no traffic. There were spots with some snow remaining along the sides of the road, but there was no snow on the road itself. Even so, it gets cold in the mornings and evenings, so winter tires are recommended for peace of mind in case of icy conditions. The building is kept impeccably clean and is wrapped in a pleasant quietness and the lovely aroma of charcoal from the irori hearth—while our Room had no odor at all. We were welcomed into a spacious Room with delicious homemade pound cake as part of their hospitality, and as we chatted comfortably, time flew by. The cuisine was truly outstanding—bringing out the full flavor of each ingredient while presenting combinations and plating unlike anything I’d experienced before, far exceeding its reputation and my expectations. As richer foods have started to leave me feeling heavy or unwell the next day over recent years, I especially appreciated how refined every dish was; it felt like food I could happily enjoy even in my 80s without any heaviness. The chef’s and staff’s genuine desire for guests to enjoy themselves came through clearly. Perhaps because of the high altitude, alcohol seemed to hit more quickly—and since I also wanted to bathe—I unfortunately didn’t get around to trying the local craft beer or sake provided in our Room. Still, stepping outside after the sauna into crisp mountain air with grand peaks right before us felt incredible. The private hot Onsen bath attached to our Room—hotter than expected—with jazz at night and birdsong in the morning was pure luxury: an unbelievably relaxing stay beyond what I could imagine. I’d love to return to experience another season’s cuisine as well—I’ve become a true fan. Thank you very much for your wonderful hospitality.

We stayed on September 10 and 11. Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy and rainy, and my husband and I stayed with his parents. My father-in-law suffered a stroke 15 years ago and cannot move the right side of his body well. We brought a wheelchair, which was challenging, but as soon as we arrived, the staff at Yamaboshi came out and helped us with everything together with us. We are truly very grateful. Each dish was carefully prepared, and we enjoyed it not only for the taste but also for how it looked. If we have another opportunity, we would love to visit again. With the autumn foliage season coming up, I’m sure you will be busy—please take care of yourselves and keep up the great work. Thank you very much to everyone at Yamaboshi for your wonderful hospitality. Thank you