[2025 Takayama Hotels] Travel Guide for Yumoto Choza (Updated Aug)

🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: The atmosphere was soothing and it felt like a time warp to Taisho-era Japan. The food was delicious, with elaborate mountain dishes, especially the sweetfish grilled right in front of us. We had a baby with us, but the hospitality was excellent and we didn't have any problems. However, while there was a private bath for families, it was too hot for babies. 💰Price per person: About 25,000 yen 📍Location: Address: 786 Fukuchi, Okuhida Onsenkyo, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture Telephone number: 0578-89-0099 Business hours: 00:00-24:00 #Winter trip #Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba #Hot springs #National restaurant #0 yen trip November #Okuhida Onsen #Sweetfish #Natural sweetfish #Christmas #Private bath #Free-flowing hot spring water #Trip with children #Family trip #One year old

Last year, my husband and I happened to find this ryokan while traveling alone in Japan. Since then, we've been singing "Let's go together" and finally, we went together this year. The route was quite complicated, so I hesitated, but I'm glad we went. 🚃 Directions (I'll share them in detail for those who find it helpful!) Chubu Centrair International Airport → Meitetsu Nagoya Station (Meitetsu Limited Express approx. 37 minutes) Tickets available for 11,000 won on Klook Korea Nagoya Station → Takayama Nohi Bus Center (Bus approx. 2 hours 30 minutes) You can also take the train, but we chose the fastest route in real time using Google Maps after arriving There's also a food court in the basement of the bus center! Takayama → Fukuji Yurimizaka Bus Stop (Bus approx. 1 hour) The ryokan is right in front of the bus stop! Just get off the bus and you're done. When I went, it was so complicated to get there that I thought, "What is this?", but when I actually went there, I thought, "I can go there again." ✨ Atmosphere & Interior It's full of the charm of an authentic Japanese ryokan. Wooden structures, antique furniture, traditional braziers, various rest areas... In a word, the "time-stopping tranquility" is attractive. There are various spaces such as a fireplace, a phone room, and a meeting room, and thanks to the large and complex structure, you rarely run into other guests. If you like European sensibility, you'll really like this style. ♨️ Hot Springs - Various, but a bit disappointing Inside: Private hot springs 3, public baths 2 Outside: Private hot springs 4~5, public baths 2 (across the street) The private hot springs inside are spacious and comfortable, so I kept using them. However, the outdoor open-air hot springs are blocked on all sides, so it's difficult to enjoy the hot springs while appreciating the natural scenery. If you are expecting a wide open view of Kurokawa Onsen, you may be a little disappointed. 🛏️ Room There is a small fireplace in the room, so it was nice to chat with my husband, and the bedroom was warm, but the ryokan as a whole is on the cold side. (It's okay if you wear multiple layers of yukata) There is no hot spring in the room unless it is a suite, and you have to use the public bath to wash. The bathroom is clean and neat. 🍽️ Food - The most impressive point of this ryokan! I was really impressed by the fact that they prepared different menus every day for breakfast and dinner. The taste was great, the portions were large, and I could feel the sincerity in each dish. Hida milk was truly the best milk in the world, and the coffee in the main hall was surprisingly delicious. Meals are served in the room, so you can enjoy them leisurely without having to meet other guests. I was completely satisfied with the quiet meal, the variety of menus, and the emotional space. 🧳 Other tips There is almost nothing around, so bring snacks, coffee, alcohol, etc. in advance Payments under 5,000 yen are only accepted in cash Most staff are friendly, and some staff speak foreign languages, so you can communicate in English 👥 Visitors & Atmosphere On weekdays, it is very quiet as most of the visitors are Chinese On weekends, there are many Japanese visitors, so it was a bit crowded I recommend it as a quiet resting place for adults rather than with children 💬 Overall Review (Personal Rating ★★★★☆ 4.5) ✔️ Pros Traditional interior and various spaces Different, hearty food every day Quiet and private resting space Great experience for the price ⚠️ Cons The view from the outdoor hot spring is disappointing The entire ryokan is quite cold (dress warmly!) Traffic is complicated (but you won't regret it once you get there) This is a ryokan I would like to visit again. I especially want to go back when the seasons change because I think the summer garden will be even more beautiful. I highly recommend it to those who want to completely rest and refresh quietly while feeling the tradition. #YumotoChoza #JapaneseRyokan #JapaneseHotSpringTravel #TakayamaOnsen #JapaneseTraditionalAccommodation #HidaFukuchiOnsen #JapanTravelRecommendation #japanryokan #onsenstay #TokyoSuburbTravel #JapaneseEmotionAccommodation #RyokanReview #HidaMilkRestaurant #QuietTravelDestination #hiddenjapan #relaxinjapan #healingstay

My husband found this ryokan by chance. It was so satisfying that I felt like I had to revisit it after 5 years, even though I had worked so hard to find it. Highly recommended if you need the depth of Japanese tradition and quiet relaxation! 🚉 Location & Transportation (From Chubu Centrair International Airport) Chubu Centrair International Airport → Meitetsu Nagoya (Limited Express 37 minutes / Recommended for Klook purchase) Nagoya → Takayama Bus Center (Bus 2 hours 30 minutes) Takayama → Fukuji Yurimizaka Station (Bus approx. 1 hour / Get off and arrive at the ryokan) 📝 Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes / Traffic is complicated, but if I go again, it's worth it. 🛏️ Ryokan atmosphere & rooms 100% traditional Japanese, full of emotion even in every piece of furniture Various space configurations: telephone room, dining room, fireplace, meeting room, etc. The room is warm, and you can also see the garden from the outside space (but be careful of the cold in winter!) There is no hot spring in the bedroom, but you can use the public hot spring to wash ♨️ Hot spring 3 private baths inside, 4~5 private baths outside, 1 public bath for each gender The outdoor hot spring is more like a private resting place than a place to enjoy the scenery The inside bath is large + comfortable temperature + external connection → very satisfied 🍱 Food – This is the real jackpot point! The menu was different for 3 nights and 4 days. Essential composition + satisfactory amount **Hida milk (provided in the morning hallway)** is a must-try! Coffee is also top-notch (450 yen), different from the usual ryokan coffee All meals are in the room, no encounters with other guests (completely private!) 💁♀️ Service & Visitor Composition Most staff are friendly / 1-2 English speakers / Papago available Visitors: Mainly Chinese & Japanese / Almost no Caucasians or Koreans Since it is near a ski resort, there are many ski travelers in the winter season 📝 Tips The entire room is quite cold in the winter (layers of yukata are essential) No convenience stores or marts nearby Cards are not accepted for less than 5,000 yen, so prepare cash Recommended items to bring: snacks, sake, ice wine, coffee sticks, etc. 💬 Overall Review (★★★★★ out of ★★★★☆) ✅ Quiet and private traditional ryokan ✅ Different, heartfelt meals every day ✅ Traditional building and furniture with a lot of emotion ✅ English available / A hidden gem for foreigners Ryokan 🚫 It's really cold in winter 🚫 The traffic is complicated, but if I go again, I won't regret it #YumotoChoza #YumotoChoza #JapaneseRyokanTravel #HidaOnsen #HotSpotRyokanRecommendation #FukujiOnsen #TakayamaRyokan #AuthenticJapaneseRyokan #RyokanFoodGourmet #HidaMilk #CoffeeGourmetRyokan #JapanSkiTravel #QuietTravelDestination #PrivateHotSpot #KurokawaHotSpotAlternative

After 4 hours of traveling, I was almost carsick on the winding mountain roads, but all the pain disappeared when I arrived! What a hidden gem! 📢Features: This hot spring is one of the best in Fukuchi Onsen, with a large area, many pools, and a high water output. There are 8 private baths and 4 large pools, so you don't have to worry about not being able to get in. I prefer the outdoor private baths across the road, which are hotter and more comfortable. I was lucky enough to enjoy the pleasure of soaking in an outdoor hot spring while it was snowing in winter. 👪Transportation: It was very comfortable. As for transportation, I took the 10:30 Nohi Bus from Meitetsu Nagoya Station to Takayama, then transferred to the bus to Shin-Hotaka at 13:40, and got off at H41, which is right in front of the inn. I suggest that those who get carsick take some medicine in advance, as the last section of the mountain road is a bit dizzying. 🫵Summary and tips: It was a truly beautiful experience, and I recommend it to those who can spare an extra day for Takayama. It's really worth it!