Experience world-class service at Nakaodaira
Elegant Accommodation: Nakaodaira in Takayama offers a 5-star ryokan experience with a hot spring bath, garden, terrace, and open-air bath. Guests enjoy free WiFi, mountain views, and a serene environment. Comfortable Amenities: The property features family rooms, air-conditioning, bidet, hairdryer, yukata, refrigerator, shared bathroom, free toiletries, slippers, carpeted floor, TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Additional amenities include tatami floors and sofas. Dining Experience: An Asian breakfast is served daily, complemented by menus for special diets. Free on-site private parking is available, along with luggage storage. Local Attractions: Located 68 km from Matsumoto Airport, Nakaodaira is near Kamikochi (29 km), Kappa Bridge (30 km), and Mt. Norikura Ski Resort (46 km). The surrounding area offers hot spring baths.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Hot spring bath
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gloria
Australia
“Nakaodaira is a beautiful home located higher up in the hills. It is an additional 40 mins from hirayu onsen which is where most ppl get off at, but worth the travel if you want a more personal and private experience. It felt like I was staying at...” - Hannah
Germany
“I can really recommend an overnight stay in this accommodation! It is best to book the overnight stay together with breakfast and dinner, as this is really delicious and traditional Japanese. A real experience. The journey from Takayama takes a...” - Murray
Canada
“We treated ourselves to 2 nights here and it was a lovely escape from busy touring. The inn is in a quiet rural location and has private indoor and outdoor onsen. The hosts are lovely and kind and make wonderful food. We were hoping to go up...” - Mara
Netherlands
“We had two amazing days staying here (May) as part of our honeymoon in Japan. The atmosphere in this small mountain hotel is very calming and peaceful, with a cozy welcoming lounge area and amazing inside/outside Onsen, surrounded by beautiful...” - Georgie
United Kingdom
“This was our favourite ryokan we stayed in over our 2 weeks in Japan. The hosts were so warm and welcoming, and Naoko spoke English brilliantly which was very handy. Food was exceptional and beautifully presented. Both outdoor and indoor onsen...” - Minako
Japan
“Needed an express bus from Takayama for 1.5 hours which runs every one hour but it was a lovely place surrounded by mountains. Bus stop was 30 mins walk up really steep hill to the accommodation but the owner gave us a lift from/to the bus stop....” - Philip
United Kingdom
“We loved this hotel, the best place we stayed in Japan. Amazing private onsens including outside onsens in the snow. Amazing delicious food. Lovely couple running the hotel.” - Alberto
Italy
“5 star experience: gourmet breakfast and dinner; shoes-less walking through the whole hotel; 24h available, open air honsen under the stars. Looking forward to repeat” - Alexandra
Austria
“The hotel’s owners were very welcoming and friendly and spoke good English, so communications was easy. The atmosphere in the house was super cozy and calm. The room was spacious and had everything we needed, and the same goes for the different...” - Shane
Australia
“The host, the onsens, the food. All were fantastic.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 7 years are welcome.
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.







The fine print
Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast at the hotel must make a reservation at check-in.
Guests without a meal plan who want to eat dinner at the hotel must make a reservation at least 1 day in advance.
To use the free shuttle from Nakao Kogenguchi bus stop, call upon arrival.
To use the free shuttle to/from Shin-Hodaka Ropeway cable car, reserve at check-in.
Please note this property is located in Okuhida Hot Spring Villages. Guests will need to take a bus from JR Takayama Station.
Guests arriving after 18:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Please inform Nakaodaira in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.