Hotels With Bars in Gifu Prefecture, Japan

The hotel is within walking distance of both the JR station and the bus terminal, and is very close to Kokubunji and the famous Maruaki. The exterior is stylish and extremely clean. Complimentary cosmetics are available in the lobby, along with a coffee machine to make your own coffee. The rooms are surprisingly large, which is rare for Japanese hotels. There is an onsen on the upper floor; I didn't try it, but I heard it's just average. Breakfast is quite substantial, featuring many local specialties, and several of the regional rice dishes were delicious. I highly recommend booking a room with breakfast included, as eating out for breakfast in Japan is not cheap at all. If the hotel breakfast is good, paying a little extra to enjoy a wide variety of delicious food is actually a great value. There is a free late-night snack service, though the front desk doesn't mention it at check-in—you have to discover it yourself. However, the flavors weren't quite to my taste: the sweet red bean soup was overwhelmingly sweet, while the rice in broth was much too salty.

The hotel is very close to JR Takayama Station. After exiting the station, you don't need to cross the road; just turn right towards Tokyu Stay, and you'll find it after passing Ajikura Tengoku. The hotel's decor is very unique. We booked a corner triple room, so the space was incredibly spacious and comfortable. Besides drip coffee and tea bags, the room also provided bottled mineral water. There's an open-air bath on the 9th floor – simply flawless. Before my trip, I read many reviews recommending Hida beef, but to my dismay, I discovered Ajikura Tengoku was closed when I arrived (ugh!). Luckily, I quickly found Maruaki, a famous Hida beef restaurant open year-round. The beef was incredibly rich and fatty – you'll definitely fall in love with Hida beef! I'm already planning to come back next year! 😋

Traveling with family, we booked three rooms and experienced two different room types. All the rooms were spacious and clean. The Japanese-style room had a charmingly small door. The mountain-view private onsen room had a translucent door, and the large window next to the private onsen had no curtains, which felt like a lack of privacy. Besides the onsen, the hotel also offers billiards, table tennis, and karaoke. The staff were all very enthusiastic, and breakfast was quite refined. There's a free shuttle bus to and from the station during the day. Overall, it was a pretty good stay.

Amazing experience here. They have yukata for free rental so you can wear it in the hotel and when you go for your meals at dinner and breakfast. Full Japanese meal experience with multiple courses. They have a onsen for men and for women, but they also have 2 private ones for those who prefer to have more privacy and perfect for couples.

Gero Onsen Suimeikan♨️ Japan's top three famous hot springs truly live up to their reputation! I tried all three grand baths, each with a different style: open-air, panoramic, and cypress. The alkaline 'beauty-enhancing' water left my skin feeling incredibly smooth. Soaking in the open-air bath at night under the stars cured all my fatigue. Convenient transportation and the 'one-night, two-meals' plan made for a fantastic experience. Highly recommend for a trip to the Chubu region! ✨

It's quite close to the station, about a 5-minute walk from the exit. I specifically chose this room type with a separate bathroom, but the toilet takes up a lot of space, so if that bothers you, don't pick this one. Also, there's no small table in the room, only a chair in front of the TV cabinet, which makes it very inconvenient if you want to buy some BBQ and beer to eat back in the room. The staff were very friendly, which is commendable. Lastly, I'd like to know why the accommodation tax in Takayama hotels is so much higher than in other hotels...

Hotels in Takayama are usually quite expensive on weekends. I booked this one last minute and was pleasantly surprised. The room was spacious, very clean, and tidy. You can enjoy a hot spring bath on the top floor, and there are even family pools. It's really refreshing to have a popsicle after a soak. On the first floor, there are free iced drinks and a selection of manga to read. The only downside is the lack of dining options nearby, but everything else was great.

Very traditional Japanese ryokan. It offers free parking, the hotel staff greeted us upon arrival and drove our car across the road to park. Check in process is smooth. The ryokan layout is quite complex and the public bath is very far from our room, needing to walk across a long corridor. We had their dinner and breakfast- dinner offers many varieties of food but the fried fish was cold, and we didn’t think it was that delicious. Room layout is somewhat unusual, as toilet and bath/vanity are on opposite sides of the room. There is a private tub inside the room which is great. Pillows are small and hard, not comfortable but perhaps that’s how the traditional Japanese pillows are? This onsen town (Hirayu onsen) has many ryokans, there is even a public foot bath outside this ryokan, plus there is a grocery shop just outside which sells lots of local produce, sundry good and souvenirs. Overall this ryokan’s location is good for visiting Kamikochi - from Matsumoto we drove our car to Akandana car park (5-10 minutes drive away from Hirayu onsen bus terminal ) which is the final stop for Kamikochi Nohi bus, and Hirayu Onsen was the next stop before it departs for Kamikochi.

I had a very relaxing three-night stay at Okada Ryokan. The service was excellent—staff were consistently warm and attentive, especially during meal times, which made the experience feel extra special. The food was simple and clean. I enjoyed it a lot but I was getting a little bored of it by the 5th meal. We added on a hida beef steak after seeing a few Japanese tourist ordering it. If you like fatty and soft beef, you should try it. The public onsen is spacious, with four pools. The outdoor pool is big and quiet. The room was comfortable and well heated for winter. The private onsen in the room was a highlight; it easily fits two people and was perfect for relaxing after a long day. This ryokan is over 100 years old, with parts of the structure dating back around 150 years. For a building of that age, I’d say it’s been well maintained. A small part of me wish the bathroom could be newer and cleaner but I would be missing the whole point. Staying here truly feels like stepping back in time—it was a unique and memorable experience. There are two local ski resorts within a 15-minute drive, and Takayama is about a 45-minute drive away.

We had a fantastic stay at FAV LUX Hida Takayama with our family and honestly wished we could stay longer! The room was spacious, modern, and spotless, giving us plenty of space to relax after a day of exploring. One of the biggest highlights for our kids was the bunk bed – they absolutely loved it and were so excited to sleep there every night! It definitely made the stay extra special for them. The hotel facilities were great and everything was very well maintained. We appreciated how clean and comfortable the entire property was, and the thoughtful room layout worked perfectly for families. The staff were also wonderful – always friendly, welcoming, and helpful whenever we needed assistance. They made us feel at home from the moment we arrived and were happy to answer questions or help with recommendations. Overall, we had a really enjoyable family stay. Clean, comfortable, family-friendly, and supported by excellent service. The kids are already talking about the bunk beds and asking when we can come back! We would definitely recommend FAV LUX Hida Takayama to families visiting the area and would love to stay here again. 😊⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐