The Kakurean Hidaji is a small inn of just twelve rooms nestled quietly amongst the Fukuji Hot Springs and an unspoiled landscape in the foothills of Japan's Northern Alps. There is nothing ostentatious or opulent about the facilities or service. The inn itself features nostalgic architecture and interiors typical of the Hida area that embrace the natural beauty of Okuhida's changing seasons throughout the year. There is the relaxing open-air bath from where you can view the starry night sky. During the time you spend here in the tranquil ambiance away from the busy routines of life in the city, there is a good chance that you will remember those precious little things you forgot.
Kakurean Hidaji Fukuji Onsen Okuhida Onsengo
687 Okuhida Onsengo Fukuji, Takayama,
Gifu Pref. 506-1434
All rooms have a sitting room of 4.5 tatami-mat size with a sunken table connected to a Japanese-style bedroom of 10 tatami-mat size, and come with private open-air and indoor baths made from cypress wood that ensure absolute privacy. All rooms have the same floor plan.
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All rooms come with a toilet with built-in bidet,
vanity with sink, and indoor and outdoor baths.
All rooms come with a private rock-decorated open-air bath that exude an air of liberation and an indoor bath made entirely from cypress wood. Every room ensures absolute privacy when bathing outdoors, so you can bathe at any time of the day or night, as many times as you like. After bathing, you can relax at the sunken table in the sitting room adjacent to the open-air bath.
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The Hidaji has also two riverside open-air baths that guests can enjoy beside the baths in their rooms. Time passes slowly as you soak in total soothing bliss to the murmur of the river.
| Open | 14:00～21:30 | Separate time slots for men and women |
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| 21:30 ~ 10:00 the following morning By reservation * When not reserved, guests may use the outdoor baths at any time during the open hours. |
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The single-story inn blends into the natural landscape at the base of the Northern Alps. Inside is a nostalgic and peaceful ambiance that beautifully preserves the traditional accouterments of the Hida area.
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| Check-in/Check-out | Check-in: 14:00/Check-out: 11:00 |
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| Rooms | 12 (Japanese-style) |
| Room equipment | Private baths and toilet, Private shower, Air conditioning and heating, TV, Video/DVD player, Satellite broadcasting channels, Minibar (Pay beverages) |
The Hida area features a wide assortment of seasonal foods that are harvested over the course of the year. Dinner is prepared with seasonal delights sourced from the local area and served around an open hearth. No seafood is used at all, but guests are treated to abundant servings of fruits from the land.
The presentation is by no means ostentatious, as the Hidaji serves traditional rustic cuisine with warm hospitality.Depending on the time of year, guests can savor on the local specialty grandma's home-made potatoes, stone-seared Hida beef, char skewers and cooked rice cakes.
* Photos show cuisine examples. Ingredients and menus will vary according to season and availability.
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| Light-duty vehicle | 600 JPY |
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| Standard size vehicle | 750 JPY |
| Midsize vehicle | 900 JPY |
| Heavy-duty vehicle | 1,250 JPY |
| Extra-duty vehicle | 2,050 JPY |
Free parking 12 vehicles Reservations not required
The Kakurean Hidaji is located in a mountainous region at an elevation of 1,000 m and is blanketed with snow in winter. Take safety measures, i.e., chains or studless snow tires, if driving.
| Fukuchionsen Bus Stop (HO40) |
1 min on foot | Fukuchionsenguchi Bus Stop (HO45) |
20 min on foot |
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| Pickup location | Pick-up and drop-off services are available exclusively at the Fukuchionsenguchi(HO45) Bus Stop on the Nohi Bus Shinhotaka Line. If you wish to use the services, notify us in advance. |
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| How to get there | About 25 minutes by car from the Hidaji |
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| How to get there | About 40 minutes by bus |
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| How to get there | About 20 minutes by car from the Hidaji |
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| How to get there | About 15 minutes by car from the Hidaji |
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The streetscape features buildings from Japan's Edo Period and numerous souvenir shops. This is a great place for strolling and shopping.
| How to get there | About 1 hour by car from the Hidaji |
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This 800 m-long limestone cave is famous for its beautifully colored stalactites. It is the only place in Japan where you find helictites.
| How to get there | About 30 minutes by car from the Hidaji |
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Enjoy the colorfully ornate festival floats, traditional craft revived by modern artisans' skills.
| How to get there | About 1 our by car from the Hidaji |
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This village of large houses with steep thatched-roof has been registered as a World Heritage for its architectural value and unique landscape.
| How to get there | About 1 hour 45 minutes by car from the Hidaji |
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| How to get there | About 40 minutes by bus |
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Built in 1593 ~ 1594, the 6-story donjon is designated a National Treasure of Japan and a Site of Historical Importance.
| How to get there | About 1 hour 30 minutes by car from the Hidaji |
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| How to get there | About 1 hour 40 minutes by car from the Hidaji |
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This scenic mountaintop byway passes between the peaks of Japan's Northern Alps that reach elevations of 3,000 m. The views of the great outdoors amongst some of the tallest mountains in the world are absolutely breathtaking.
| How to get there | About 2 hour by car from the Hidaji |
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