Location was a little tricky to get to as the bus driver told me to get off at the wrong stop. Just tell the bus driver earlier on where you need to stop, in case they drive past it. Owner had to pick me up as I was stranded somewhere

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 someone's house and the food was prepared with a lot of care and love. Overall a positive experience and would recommend others to stay here.

Stayed in August 2025

It was perfect! You should really come, if you have the possibility!

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 little longer but is easily possible by bus. The journey from Takayama station takes about an hour (you pay on the bus, so it's best to bring cash). The bus back only runs three times a day, so you need to find out exactly when beforehand. The ryokan really offers a great experience! The onsen can be used on your own at any time. You sleep on traditional tatami and are provided with everything you need (Japanese robes to use the onsen, water, toothbrushes etc.). The food is particularly good: the owners cook themselves and prepare a five-course menu!

Stayed in May 2025

It is a wonderful place to stay. The only thing I can think of is that although the food was beautiful and very tasty we weren't quite full enough for the active days we were doing. They did give us the option to ask for more rice which we didn't do. My husband and I travel with extra protein powder which we used here.

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 the cable car and do some hiking and the host was kind enough to give us the forecast the night before and again in the morning (which was solid rain). We changed plans and went to waterfalls and a cave instead. The outdoor onsen were really special and one of our best experiences in a month of travel. I'd love to go back again.

Stayed in May 2025

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 nature. One of the outside Onsen even offers a spectacular view on the snowy mountains! The host couple Akihiro and Naoko are very friendly, speak English, and offer amazing home cooked breakfast and dinner consisting of a tasting menu of local dishes which was exceptional (and different!) both days we stayed there. The collection of local whiskeys and liquors adds a nice touch. The area offers many hiking trails, and was easy to reach by bus from Takayama (90mins). I definitely recommend staying here and enjoying the scenery and lovely atmosphere!

Stayed in May 2025

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 facilities were the best we've come across in our travels of Japan. Location is serene and peaceful, nestled amongst the picturesque mountains of Chubu-Sangaku National Park. We also enjoyed trying our hand at origami in the lounge area. Highly recommend staying here.

Stayed in May 2025

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. Accommodation was spacious and beautiful lodge. It snowed a quite a lot in mid-April but it was so beautiful to be in a private hot spring outside while snowing. Due to snow we couldn’t see mountains much, so I would like to come back in summer for hiking.

Stayed in April 2025

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.

Stayed in April 2025

All the rooms and the upper floor, so not accessible.

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

Stayed in March 2025

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 onsen baths. Everything was very clean. The breakfast was excellent, too. All in all, this place exceeded our expectations by far and we’d recommend anyone visiting Japan to go there! ☺️

Stayed in March 2025

The host, the onsens, the food. All were fantastic.

Stayed in February 2025

Very friendly owners. Amazing location and food. Lovely stay.

Stayed in November 2024

I love all of it

It was an amazing way to experience an traditional ryokan and onsens

Stayed in November 2024

The outside baths were one evening and the half following day too hot to go in.

Very clean and private accomodation. Very good japanese food.

Stayed in November 2024

Scary spiders sometimes 😅

Onsen, food, surrounding nature, lovely hosts, comfort, corner with origami, manga, Rubic cubes...

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing!

Cozy, quiet, relaxing.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

We loved everything. The owners are very kind and welcoming, and the place is amazing (rooms, baths, food... Everything!) highly recommended.

Stayed in October 2024

Absolutely recommended if you want to try a real Japanese bath experience in a secluded and beautiful area. Bus from Takayama takes around 90 minutes but it's very very worth it. Along with incredible private baths (2 of them outdoors) you are also served a full course dinner and breakfast carefully prepared by the owners, every single thing was delicious. My only regret was having stayed only 1 night because the surroundings are gorgeous and well worth exploring.

Stayed in October 2024

It's a wonderful hotel, everything is very clean and organized with a lot of care and love. They put a lot of effort into their hotel and you feel very welcome. It's a calm athmosphere, perfect to relax and enjoy nature. The forest onsen is beautiful. The two owners are very friendly and the food is absolutely amazing and generous. We can highly recommend and will definitely be back.

Stayed in September 2024

Zero.

Breakfast and Dinner were amazing. Many courses of beautifully cooked and presented traditional Japanese food. It was a joy to be taken slightly out of our comfort zone at breakfast and a memorable culinary experience.

Stayed in September 2024

Stunning location, the outdoor onsens were private and had beautiful views (even the indoor onsens had incredible views too!), and the food was outstanding - we think the best food we’ve had on our trip so far!

Stayed in August 2024

Lovely, home-like comfort, both physical and intangible. From the decor to the beds to the outside and inside private baths, to the wonderful breakfasts, I felt like the experience was quietly ingeniously crafted to unobtrusively quiet my mind.

Stayed in July 2024

The very friendly, helpful Akihiro and Naoko as well as private onsens made our stay lovely! Nakaodaira also has a nice “homey” feel and clean, large rooms.

Stayed in July 2024

We loved everything

The food was incredible, many ingredients were foraged by the owner. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and intuitive. The hot springs were all private and gorgeous. They drove us to an from the bus stop.

Stayed in June 2024

The couple running the property warmly and kindly welcomed us and served delicious meals. There outside onsens had a beautiful view to the snowy mountain peak. The mood there was of complete relaxation.

Stayed in April 2024