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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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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Asian

    • Free parking available on-site

    • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gan
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Food serve in delicious. Location super good for shinhotaka ropeway
  • Quah
    Singapore 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 235 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

There are no restaurants or convenience stores nearby. Advance reservations are required for those who wish to have dinner or breakfast at the hotel if they are booking for a room without meals or breakfast only. The property will not accept request at the check in.

Language spoken

Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.