Directions and Sightseeing
Directions
Our inn is located in Okuhida Onsengo, Takayama, Gifu.
Our inn is accessible from Tokyo, Osaka/Kyoto, Kanazawa and Matsumoto.
Renting a car from the airport is also another option.
<Directions from Tokyo>
From Tokyo, you could take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya, the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Toyama, or take a direct express bus.
<By Rail>
Take the Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagoya and transfer to the JR Takayama Line to Takayama. An alternate way is to take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Toyama and transfer to the Takayama Line to Takayama Station.
After arriving at Takayama Station, please take the bus headed to “Shinhotaka Ropeway” from the adjacent bus terminal.
<By Express Bus>
Take the “Hida Takayama” bus from the Tokyo Shinjuku Bus Terminal. Please specify your destination as “Hirayu Bus Terminal.”
Once you arrive at Hirayu Bus Terminal, please transfer to the “Shinhotaka Ropeway” bus.
<From Osaka/Kyoto>
From Osaka or Kyoto, you could take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya, or a direct express bus.
<By Rail>
Take the Tokaido Shinkansen from Osaka or Kyoto to Nagoya and transfer to the JR Takayama Line to Takayama.
After arriving at Takayama Station, please take the bus headed to “Shinhotaka Ropeway” from the adjacent bus terminal.
<By Express Bus>
Take the “Hida Takayama” bus from Kintetsu Nanba West Exit (OCAT building).
After arriving at Hida Takayama, please transfer to the “Shinhotaka Ropeway” bus.
<From Kanazawa>
From Kanazawa, you could take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Toyama or a direct express bus.
<By Rail>
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Toyama and transfer to the Takayama Line to Takayama Station.
After arriving at Takayama Station, please take the bus headed to “Shinhotaka Ropeway” from the adjacent bus terminal.
<By Express Bus>
Take the “Hida Takayama” bus from Kanazawa Station. After arriving at Hida Takayama, please transfer to the “Shinhotaka Ropeway” bus.
<From Matsumoto>
Take a bus from Matsumoto.
<By Bus>
Take the “Hida Takayama” bus from the Matsumoto Bus Terminal. Please specify your destination as “Hirayu Bus Terminal.”
Once you arrive at Hirayu Bus Terminal, please transfer to the “Shinhotaka Ropeway” bus.
Note
- Once you board the “Shinhotaka Ropeway” bus, please tell the driver that you will be getting off at "Nakao Onsen Ashiyu Mae.” Please download a card here that will tell the driver the stop.
- The bus from Shinhotaka Ropeway will not stop at “Nakao Onsen Ashiyu Mae,” but will stop at “Nakao Kogen Guchi.” Please call us in that event, or email or message us in advance. We will come to pick you up.
<By Rental Car>
- If you decide to rent a car from Narita International Airport, Kansai International Airport, or Chubu International Airport, please consult the rental car companies for advice. We suggest that you use the car navigation.
Time Estimate
- Approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes from Narita International Airport with the Chuou Expressway.
- Approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes from Kansai International Airport with the Hanshin Expressway No. 4 Bayshore Route, Kinki Expressway, Meishin Expressway, and Tokai Hokuriku Expressway.
- Approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes from Chubu International Airport with the Chitahanto Road, Nagoya Expressway, and Tokai Hokuriku Expressway.
- Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes from Takayama IC.
- Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from Toyama IC.
- Approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes from Matsumoto IC.
Snow tires are necessary from November to March. Please visit us in a car equipped with studless tires. The climate may change depending on the weather, so please consult your rental car company.
Surrounding Sightseeing Areas
We would like to share some of our favorite sightseeing spots.
Hida Takayama
This is one of the most popular sightseeing locations in Japan. “Old Town” is lined with streets still reminiscent of 300 years ago, the “Morning Market” is filled with vegetables and souvenirs from the Hida region, “Takayama Jinya” is the only remaining magistrate’s office in all of Japan, and “Takayama Teramachi” is another popular spot with a cluster of temples, like Kyoto. The “Takayama Festival” takes place in spring and fall, where splendid floats are paraded.
Shirakawago
A village of thatched roof houses that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy taking a peek into the good and old countryside of Japan.
Hida Furukawa
Hidafurukawa is another castle town that equals Takayama, known for the Setogawa canal lined with mortar white earth walls. Have a relaxing time in the quiet, calm town. “Furukawa Festival” takes place each spring, featuring “Okoshi Daiko,” a clash of naked men, and the splendid “Festival Floats.”
Shinhotaka Ropeway
This is the closest sightseeing spot from our inn. Take the aerial tram up to an altitude of 5,935 feet (1,809 meter) and experience the vastness of the Northern Alps.
Kamikochi
One of the most scenic locations in the Northern Alps. Tashiro Pond and Myojin Pond, both created from the currents coming from Mount Hotaka, as well as Kappa Bridge are popular sites. A beautiful natural scenery is created through the interweaving of mountains, greenery and water.
Bus or taxi must be used due to transportation regulations.
Norikuradake
Take Japan’s highest altitude road, the “Norikura Skyline” up to Tatamidaira, and easily make the ascent to the top of the mountain.
Bus or taxi must be used due to transportation regulations.
Bear Park
A zoo limited to only bears, a rare find in Japan! The park is extremely popular for families with children.
Azumino
A rural area stretching across the base of the Northern Alps. This region was loved by many including Walter Weston, known as the father of Japanese modern mountaineering. Yasunari Kawabata, a well-known Japanese writer has famously written of this area as having a “beauty of stillness.”
Known for soba and wasabi.
Encounter a scenery like this.
