About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Shinzanso in Takayama offers a 3-star ryokan experience with family rooms and tatami floors. Each room includes air-conditioning, a shared bathroom, seating area, slippers, and a TV. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can unwind in the hot spring bath and stay connected with free WiFi. Additional amenities include housekeeping service and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 65 km from Matsumoto Airport, Shinzanso is near attractions such as Kamikochi (29 km), Kappa Bridge (30 km), and Mt. Norikura Ski Resort (46 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and the convenient location for nature trips.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Hot spring bath
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Damon
Thailand
“Incredible place to stay, high up in the mountains on a beautiful clear river. The hotel has several natural open air hot springs. Bathing in them then jumping into the cold river was an amazing experience. We stayed as a family and our kids loved...” - Kaare
Denmark
“The hotel has its own hot tops. Its situated in the mountains and is a bit old in Japanese style and very authentic. We got a great feel there, but its not that modern.” - Pedro
Portugal
“Property is amazing, in a beautiful place, access to their own onsen, private or public. If you are a guest you have free access to the amenities. Terrific value for money, I will return for sure Totally recommend it mainly if you come by car,...” - Morgan
Australia
“One of the best locations i have ever stayed in. Utterly stunning. Totally off the beaten track and away from tourists. The onsens on site are the best i have every visited. Wild and in nature. Meals were great (FYI make sure you prebook this...” - Sergei
Estonia
“The guesthouse’s location is beautiful, we absolutely loved the view we had from a window and a front door. The bus stops some 5 mins from the guesthouse’s front door. The ropeway is within 15 mins walk from the guesthouse. On the checkout day the...” - Felix
Belgium
“Very Japanese experience with wonderful Onsen. Things I would've liked to know beforehand: - dinner is at 6 pm sharp and you should make a reservation before. Dinner was 7700 yen - breakfast is japanese style - Onsen is wonderful (and naked) -...” - Rebecca
United Kingdom
“This is quite a unique property. It’s a place where you go specifically for onsen and a night of very traditional dining/ sleeping etc. It was a good experience for us. We used the private onsen which was really nice. If you have a car, it’s...” - Erik
Netherlands
“Nice calm and traditional place to relax after some hectic days in Tokyo. Beautiful and scenic surroundings and exceptional food.” - Phoenix
Denmark
“Great traditional style place with onsens where you can wear a swimsuit if you want to (only valid in the outside public mixed onsen). You can book a private onsen for free (there are two private onsens on site).” - Jonlucy
Australia
“The location of this ryokan with its natural onsen (natural hot springs) by the river is just amazing! The private onsens that are across the hanging bridge are easy to book, wished we were allowed to stay longer when its not busy.”
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House rules
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
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.

The fine print
Please note this property is located in Okuhida Hot Spring Villages.
Directions from JR Takayama Station bus terminal: Take the Shinhodaka Onsen line and get off at Shinzanso-mae bus stop.
Please note that there are no restaurants nearby.
Please note smoking is only permitted in designated smoking areas. Guest rooms are smoke free.
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.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.