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Gifu Takayama City

Okuhida Garden Hotel Yakedake

A renowned hot spring inn where you immerse yourself in great nature through an emerald-glowing natural hot spring poured directly from the source and a mixed open-air bath

  • Nature Immersion
  • Reserved onsen available
  • Natural Hot Spring
  • Free-flow from source
  • Sauna Available
  • Cold Bath Available

About Okuhida Garden Hotel Yakedake

"Okuhida Garden Hotel Yakedake" is an onsen hotel in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. Guests can enjoy bathing around its many hot springs, including the rare emerald-green natural hot spring sourced from the hotel's own spring and poured directly into the bath, as well as a variety of open-air baths and a cave bath. It also features a spacious, quiet dry sauna and a Korean-style sauna stone bath, offering a deeply refreshing experience. After bathing, savor famous spring water in the tatami-floored rest area, and make use of the riverside footbath and the open-air bath reserved for staying guests, for an exceptional stay embraced by Okuhida's great nature.

Hot SpringONSEN

Free-flow from source

Private Spring Uguisu no Yu

An extremely rare mixed open-air bath in Japan, featuring a private spring with a fresh emerald hue and water flowing directly from the source. The water, which rises from the ultra-deep Devonian strata, combines the appeal of a bicarbonate spring with skin-beautifying benefits and a chloride spring whose warmth lasts long after bathing. In the spacious mixed open-air bath surrounded by nature, you will find cascading waterfall baths, jet baths, and even a deeper cave bath. Since guests wear dedicated bathing garments, families and couples can enjoy this mysterious hot spring without hesitation.

Free-flow from source

Tennosen

A mixed outdoor bath reserved for staying guests, quietly situated along the Hirayu River a little way from the main building. It inherits a sacred spring quality said to have once been used by the Emperor for hot-spring therapy, allowing you to enjoy an exceptional bathing experience while listening to the murmuring of the Hirayu River flowing right in front of you. With an overwhelming sense of openness that blends into the dramatic scenery of untouched nature, it is a luxurious space where you can leave behind the noise of the city and calmly sharpen your senses.

Free-flow from source

Private Open-Air Bath

A reservation-only private open-air bath where staying guests can have exclusive use of the spring water. Without worrying about anyone else's eyes, you can quietly enjoy this famous hot spring while gazing at Okuhida's dramatic natural scenery with someone special. Soaking your whole body in the warmth of a high-quality private spring and spending time surrendering yourself to the beautiful changes of the seasons will become a wonderful highlight of your trip. It promises a leisurely, exceptional private time.

SaunaSAUNA

01SAUNA

High-Temperature Sauna

Men'sWomen's

A dry sauna with no TV, offering a quiet space where you can deeply face yourself. The powerful heat released from the stove warms the room evenly and pleasantly. The spacious wooden bench seating has different levels, so you can feel the heat from your preferred height. By slowly working up a sweat in the silence, you can experience a sweat session that seems to loosen the fatigue of daily life from the core.

02SAUNA

Korean-Style Sauna Stone Bath

Men'sWomen's

A Korean-style sauna stone bath adjoining the indoor bath in the large public bath area. This compact space lets you lie down while bathing, with gentle, soothing warmth that slowly envelops your whole body. The mellow heat penetrates deeply, drawing out a comfortable sweat without strain. It is recommended for people who do not like the strong heat of a sauna, or when you want to relax and warm up at leisure for a long time.

Cold BathCOLD BATH

01COLD BATH

Cold Bath

Men'sWomen's

A cold plunge bath installed directly in front of the sauna room. It offers a pleasant coolness whose temperature changes with the seasons, firmly tightening your overheated body. The clean overflow-style tub is spacious enough for you to sink in comfortably and cool down. After getting out of the cold plunge bath, you can sink into deep relaxation on the outdoor air-bath bench in the open-air area, where the clear breeze of Okuhida drifts by.

Facility Information

Address
2498-1 Ichijo-gane, Okuhida Onsenkyo, Takayama, Gifu 506-1432
Business Hours
12:00〜09:00

[Day-use bathing] 12:00–22:00 (last admission 21:00)

Closed Days
Irregular Holidays
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Tattoo Policy (Communal Bath)
Unknown (Please Check)
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