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About this property
Featuring 2-Michelin stars, a public hot-spring bath and beautiful views of Japan’s Northern Alps, Hotel Hotaka is situated in the in the vast wilderness of Okuhida, just a 2-minute walk from Shinhotaka Onsen Station. Rooms include a full en-suite bathroom. Guests at Hotaka Hotel can choose between a contemporary Western room and a Japanese room with tatami (woven-straw) floors and futon beds. All include a satellite flat-screen TV and electric kettle. An art gallery and souvenir shop provide opportunities for discovery. The lobby has free Wi-Fi. Guests can relax in the reservable private hot-spring baths or unwind with a massage. Multi-course dinners are served at the banquet hall or the hotel's restaurant and feature Hida beef, well-known in Japan for its flavour and texture. Shinhotaka Ropeway (Cable Car) is a 2-minute walk from the hotel. JR Takayama Staition is a 90-minute bus ride.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gan
Malaysia
“Food serve in delicious. Location super good for shinhotaka ropeway” - Quah
Singapore
“Next to bus stop and ropeway. Rooms are big and clean. There is indoor and outdoor onsen. Surrounding area is scenic. Staff are friendly and helpful.” - Fadi
Germany
“I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Everything was great, the food was good, the view breath-taking, the rooms spacious and the hotel had a lovely retro vibe to it. The Onsen were incredible.” - Kristina
United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean everywhere, provided toiletries and free water to refill. The shower was hot and the room was warm. It was right next to the Shinhotaka Ropeway, so it was very easy to get to the hotel...” - Dendow
Thailand
“Location is perfect because it's nesr Shin Hortaka Ropeway. Dinner and Breakfast is good. Onsen is very good. All staff is the best. The room is large and clean. Welcome drink is well.” - Karl
Germany
“Absolutely amazing staff! Beautiful outdoor Onsen (especially lovely on colder days), one can also book a private bath. The food was sublime! Delicate presentation and delicious. The most amazing part though was that after the first night we told...” - Kim
Australia
“The onsen was beautiful as the location near the the mountains was fantastic. It was not a new and shiny place but felt like a wonderful way to experience a traditional Japanese resort with access to spectacular walking in the alps.” - Mashren
Singapore
“Excellent location; next to Shinhotaka Ropeway and the bus endpoint, which makes it a super convenient start/end point for all activities in Kamikochi; excellent service with sincere and helpful staff.” - Anita
United Kingdom
“The staff were all very courteous and attentive, and answered any questions we had. The included meals were amazing, as well as the Onsen facilities. Has the option of booking a private onsen for opposite gendered couples. The staff changed the...” - Albert
Australia
“The hotel location is next to the Shinhotaka ropeway, which is perfect for us to catch the cable car the next morning. It was snowing on that day (7 Apr). We were lucky enough to experience Japan's snow powder. The Japanese kaiseki meals are...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
Please note this property is located in Okuhida Hot Spring Villages. Guests will need to take a bus from JR Takayama Station.
The last bus from JR Takayama Train Station to Shinhodaka Onsen Station leaves at 17:40 and arrives at 19:13.
Guests arriving after 18:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.