[2025 Takayama Stay] Travel Guide for Miyama Ouan (Updated May)

"Takumi no Yado Jinshan Ouan" in Okuhida Hot Spring Village is an excellent choice for those seeking a deep healing journey. 💞Recommendation reason: This hotel must be highly recommended because, in addition to the main meals, the hotel thoughtfully provides free drinks and food all day long, which is always satisfying and filling😋 Morning: coffee☕️, tea🍵 Afternoon: sake🍶, beer🍻, soda🥤, fried snacks🍘 Afternoon to night: unlimited Hida Takayama milk, coffee milk, ice cream Midnight snack period: freshly cooked soy sauce ramen🍜 The hotel's one-night, two-meal plan is centered on Hida beef. For dinner, you can enjoy exquisite dishes such as A5-grade yakiniku and sukiyaki (you must choose a set meal before checking in), and for breakfast, there are local delicacies such as freshly baked magnolia miso. 🏖️Environment/Facilities: The hotel offers a variety of hot spring facilities, including public open-air baths separated by gender, private hot spring rooms that require reservations (4 indoor and outdoor rooms in total), and some room types with semi-open-air baths, allowing travelers to choose the type of hot spring bathing they like. If you stay in winter, you can enjoy the romantic and picturesque snow scenery in the open-air hot spring. It is recommended to stay at least two nights so that you can leisurely enjoy hot spring bathing, delicious food and natural exploration, and fully experience the healing charm of the secret mountain hot spring. The hot spring hotel is located near Hirayu Onsen, conveniently connected to surrounding attractions such as Shinhotaka Cable Car, Kamikochi, etc. 📍Address: Miyama Ouan 匠の宿 深山桜安 〒506-1433 Gifu Prefecture Takayama City Okuhida Onsen Village Hirayu 229 #Nagoya #Takayama #Okuhida Onsen #Hirayu Onsen #Register for February Hotel Test Sleeper 2025

Went in Early Jan, stayed for two nights. First ryokan stay. Opt for the room with private indoor bath. Room was large. There was wifi. Quiet. Clean. Do purchase dinner, there is no restaurants nearby. The food was nice. Esp the breakfast. They provide raman during the night if you are hungry. There is a pantry area where they provide coffee and milk. Smoking room is near the lobby. Staff speaks English. Coffeehouse nearby run by a couple, they provide lunch. Slow down your pace and take sometime to walk around the small town area. Captivating.

A super treasure town in central Japan - Hida Takayama! This place is called "Little Kyoto", but it has fewer people and lower prices than Kyoto, and the ancient street atmosphere is 100 points! If you are tired of Osaka and Tokyo, you must come to Takayama to experience the Japanese style of the Edo period. 🌟 Recommended reason ✅ Authentic ancient streets: Miyagawa Morning Market and Sanmachisuji Old Street take you back to the Edo period! ✅ The ceiling of Hida beef: more cost-effective than Kobe beef, it melts in your mouth! ✅ Beautiful natural scenery: Take the Shinhotaka Cable Car to see the Alps ❄ ✅ "Your Name" filming location: check in at the same scene as the animation! 🚃 Transportation From Nagoya (most recommended!): ❶ JR Limited Express Train: Nagoya → Takayama Station, about 2.5 hours (JR Pass available) ❷ Express bus: Meitetsu Bus Center → Takayama, about 2 hours and 40 minutes (about 500 yen cheaper) From Osaka/Tokyo: It is recommended to transfer in Nagoya first, or take JR directly (it takes longer) 📸 Must-visit attractions 1⃣ Sanmachisuji Old Street: Black lattice wooden houses, red lanterns, and great kimono photo opportunities! Recommended "Hida Folk Village" to experience traditional crafts~ 2⃣ Miyagawa Morning Market: 7-12 am only! Eat freshly baked dumplings and buy handmade items (closed on Wednesdays) 3⃣ Shinhotaka Cable Car: A two-stage cable car to the top, 360° view of the Northern Alps (a must-go when the weather is good!) 4⃣ Hie Shrine: The prototype of Itomori Shrine in "Your Name"! The vermilion torii is super healing~ 🗺 One-day tour route suggestions Morning: Have breakfast at Miyagawa Morning Market → Stroll along Sanmachisuji Old Street → Hida Kokubunji Temple Noon: Hida beef sushi/Hoba miso grilled (food recommendations below!) Afternoon: Hie Shrine → Hida Folk Village → Takayama Jinya (ancient government site) Evening: Go back to the old street to buy souvenirs (recommended "さるぼぼ" mascot) 🍱 Food Hot List 🔥 Three ways to eat Hida beef: ❶ A5 grade Hida beef skewers (any one in the old street is delicious!) ❷ Hida beef sushi (Must-try at Sakaguchiya! The fat is so fragrant that it makes you cry) ❸ Grilled beef with miso on magnolia leaves (beef and miso grilled on magnolia leaves, the ceiling of local cuisine!) 🍡 Other snacks: • Gohei bing (sweet soy sauce glutinous rice bing) • Takayama Ramen (soy sauce broth with curly noodles) • Local sake "Hida Bijin" (what a great name!) 💡 Tips ▪ It is recommended to visit Shirakawa-go Gassho Village together (there is a direct bus from Takayama) ▪ The snow is beautiful in the winter, but remember to wear non-slip shoes! ▪ The shops on the old street close early in the evening, so shopping should be done during the day Takayama is really a place where time slows down. If you go to Nagoya, you must set aside a day for it!

📍 Itinerary Overview This itinerary will take you to explore Japan's natural beauty and traditional culture, and is especially recommended for travelers who love hot springs and gourmet food. 🚩 Sightseeing routes 1. **Day 1: Miyama Sakuraan** - Arrive at **Miyama Sakuraan**, enjoy the hot spring and relax your body and mind. - Admire the snowy scenery around you and feel the peaceful winter atmosphere. - Traditional Japanese dinner at the property. 2. **Day 2: Shinhotaka & Takayama** - Head to **Shinhotaka** and take a cable car to enjoy the magnificent snow-capped mountain views (weather permitting). - In the afternoon, go to **Takayama City** and stay at **Takayama Gift Hotel**. - In the evening, taste the famous local **Hida Wagyu** and experience its delicious taste that melts in your mouth. 3. **Day 3: White-walled Tsuchigara Village & Gassho Village** - In the morning, we will go to the **White Walled Dozo Village** to admire the Gassho-style houses covered with snow and experience the fairytale-like winter scenery. - In the afternoon, head to **Gassho Village** (Shirakawa-go or Gokayama) to explore more traditional Gassho-style buildings and experience the local folk culture. - Stroll through the village, take photos and enjoy the peaceful rural atmosphere. - Return to Takayama City or proceed to your next destination in the evening. ### 🏖️ Must-see attractions - **Miyama Sakuraan**: The combination of hot springs and snow scenery is a great choice for winter travel. - **Shinhotaka Ropeway**: Overlooking the magnificent snowy scenery of the Northern Alps. - **Takayama City**: Ancient streets and Hida Wagyu food experience - **White-walled Tsuchiya Village**: This Gassho-style village is listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site, and the winter snow scene is like a fairy tale world. - **Gassho Village**: A gathering place for traditional Gassho-style buildings, where you can experience the unique charm of the Japanese countryside. #### 🚇 Transportation - Traveling on my own this time, taking the elderly and children with me really saved a lot of time. #### 📷 Photo location - **My Son Thatched House Village**: In the early morning or evening, the sunlight shines on the thatched roofs, the scenery is very charming. - **Gaoshan Ancient Street**: The ancient buildings and lanterns on both sides of the street are a good background for taking photos. #### 🍜 Local cuisine - **Hida beef**: A specialty of Takayama, the meat is tender and juicy. We recommend trying grilling or shabu-shabu. - **Hoba Miso**: A local specialty of miso and vegetables wrapped in hoba leaves. #### 🏠 Accommodation recommendations 1. **Miyama Sakuraan**: A traditional Japanese inn in the Miyama area, offering hot springs and delicious Kaiseki cuisine. 2. **Takayama Hot Spring Hotel & Spa Gift Hotel**: Located in Takayama City, it offers relaxing hot springs and modern facilities. ### 💡 Tips - **Warmth measures**: The temperature in the mountains is low in winter, so it is recommended to wear warm clothes, especially when visiting Shinhotaka, the white-walled Dozo villages and Gassho Village. - **Transportation Arrangements**: Some roads may be closed due to snow in winter. It is recommended to check transportation information in advance or choose a chartered car service. - **When to take photos**: The snow scene is most charming in the early morning or dusk, when the light is soft and suitable for taking pictures. - **Gassho Village Lighting Event**: If time permits, you can check out the night lighting event of Gassho Village (usually held in winter), the scenery is very dreamy. I hope this itinerary helps you plan an unforgettable trip to Japan!

When traveling to Japan, you should soak in hot springs as much as possible. Although it is already March However, the areas of Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go in the central region Still in winter It was only -6 to -10 degrees when I arrived at the hotel Fortunately, the Japanese-style room has its own semi-open-air bath. One night and two meals also means you don't have to leave the hotel The hotel has a large public bath, a private open-air bath, and a private indoor bath. It was -6 degrees and the open-air bath in the large public bath was actually OK. The hotel provides different food and drinks at different times. Coffee, draft beer, warm sake, milk, Yakult, and ramen Dinner included Hida beef Shabu Shabu and many other dishes. Breakfast is also carefully prepared with surprises Miyama Ouan 📍 〒506-1433 229 Hirayu, Okuhida Onsen-go, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture #Sakura2024 #JapanTravel #HidaTakayama