Enakyo Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha

9.0

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.0/10, based on 676 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Yatsusankan-Children 6 years and older only	9.8/10	733
🥈 2nd	まち宿壱龍 MACHIYADO ICHIRYU	9.7/10	582
🥉 3rd	Minshuku Takizawa	9.7/10	128
4th	Iroriyado Hidaya	9.6/10	368
5th	Nakaodaira	9.6/10	143
6th	Wanosato	9.5/10	603
7th	Tajimaya	9.5/10	422
8th	Yamazatonoiori Soene	9.5/10	228
9th	Ryokan Asunaro	9.4/10	1,821
10th	Sumiyoshi Ryokan	9.4/10	1,012
11th	Oyado Koto No Yume	9.3/10	3,532
12th	Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan	9.3/10	653
13th	Oyado Eitaro	9.3/10	298
14th	Ryokan Kutsuroginoya Yuu	9.3/10	292
15th	Takimotokan Yuki No Sato	9.3/10	171
16th	Busuitei	9.4/10	64
17th	Yunoshimakan	9.2/10	1,851
18th	Honjin Hiranoya Kofukan	9.2/10	832
19th	Magohachi, auberge acceptant les animaux	9.3/10	76
20th	Senzairou	9.3/10	75
21st	Juhachiro	9.1/10	3,459
22nd	Hakuunsou	9.2/10	71
23rd	Kawakamiya Kasuitei	9.1/10	563
24th	Ena Totaro	9.2/10	65
25th	Mozumo (Adult Only)	9.1/10	68
26th	Oyado Kokoro	9.1/10	67
27th	Furusato	9.2/10	32
28th	Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel – KEIO GROUP HOTELS –	9.0/10	3,426
29th	Enakyo Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha Current ryokan	9.0/10	676
30th	Yunohirakan	9.0/10	509
31st	Hotel Hotaka	9.0/10	372
32nd	Iwamura Sanso	9.0/10	243
33rd	Ryokan Tanaka	9.0/10	184
34th	Hirayunomori Bettei Yuuka Sanzōan	9.6/10	8
35th	Izumi-so	9.0/10	68
36th	Suimeikan	8.9/10	4,413
37th	Ryokan Tanabe 旅館田邊	8.9/10	1,933
38th	Miyama Ouan	8.9/10	1,384
39th	Hirayukan	8.9/10	1,147
40th	Hidatakayama Futarishizuka Hakuun	8.9/10	46
41st	kutokuan	9.7/10	2
42nd	Business Ryokan Iroha	10.0/10	1
43rd	Yushō Fukujikan	8.8/10	19
44th	Takayama Ouan	8.7/10	2,120
45th	Okuhida Garden Hotel Yakedake	8.7/10	1,529
46th	Tsuyukusa	8.7/10	1,274
47th	Mutsumikan	8.7/10	996
48th	Yumoto Choza	8.7/10	533
49th	Ryokan Murayama	8.7/10	429
50th	Gero Onsen Yukyunohana	8.7/10	236
51st	Hotel Park	8.7/10	190
52nd	Suisensou	8.7/10	32
53rd	Sendaiya	8.6/10	4
54th	Onyado Hisui	8.6/10	23
55th	Hirayunomori	8.6/10	40
56th	Ryokan gastronomique Komakusa	8.5/10	10
57th	The RYOKAN O	8.6/10	155
58th	Hotel Miki	8.6/10	746
59th	Yukimurasaki	8.6/10	999
60th	Shirakawagō no Yu, source thermale naturelle	8.6/10	1,027
61st	Okada Ryokan Warakutei	8.6/10	1,036
62nd	Ichinomatsu Japanese Modern Hotel	8.6/10	1,483
63rd	Tabist Kazeyuki	8.6/10	1,542
64th	Kazeya	8.6/10	1,605
65th	Matsunoi	8.5/10	187
66th	Ryokan Gizan	8.5/10	196
67th	Oyado Hachibei	8.5/10	579
68th	Sasara	8.5/10	1,311
69th	Ryori Ryokan Shikanoyu	8.2/10	13
70th	Wan Wan Paradise Takayama	8.2/10	40
71st	Minshuku Iwatakan	8.3/10	202
72nd	Shitanda	8.2/10	56
73rd	Ryokan Takayama	8.3/10	274
74th	Bosenkan	8.3/10	1,778
75th	Yamagataya	8.2/10	432
76th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Gero Honkan	8.2/10	453
77th	TAOYA Gero	8.2/10	1,155
78th	Shiki Resort Hida Takayamaso	7.9/10	32
79th	緑風苑きよはる Ryokufuen Kiyoharu	7.8/10	35
80th	Hostel Murasaki	8.1/10	2,311
81st	Yakenoyu	7.8/10	62
82nd	Hotel Kikori	7.8/10	219
83rd	Kisoya	7.8/10	252
84th	Business Hotel Shizusato Ryokan	7.3/10	42
85th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Gero Bekkan	7.5/10	820
86th	Miyamaso	6.6/10	54
87th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Enakyo	7.0/10	928
88th	Mizubaso	6.1/10	92
89th	Nagataki	4.8/10	318

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM

Riverside Location Valley Scenery Hot Spring Town Hot Spring Bath Open-Air Bath Indoor Bath

Location

509-7201 Gifu, Ena, 2709 Oicho, Japan

Staff 9,4/10

Facilities 8,9/10

Cleanliness 9,1/10

Comfort 8,9/10

Value for money 8,6/10

Location 8,9/10

All Rooms Gorge ViewEvery room faces scenic Ena Gorge, giving the stay a strong sightseeing feel.

Hilltop Onsen SettingSet on a hill above Enakyo, it offers a calm atmosphere away from town.

Open-Air Hot SpringGuests can unwind in natural hot spring baths, including an open-air bath.

Seasonal Kaiseki MealsSeasonal kaiseki dining adds a classic ryokan element to the overnight experience.

Easy Bus AccessFrom JR Ena Station, the bus stop is right by the hotel entrance.

Good Base for EnakyoWell placed for exploring Ena Gorge area sights and nearby family attractions.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery and onsen are the main draw here: arrive for an early check-in, soak before dinner, enjoy the kaiseki meal and gorge view, then use a second night only if you want a slow gorge walk, cruise, or family outing nearby without rushing onward travel.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a scenic 1-night onsen stay or relaxed 2-night break in Ena Gorge, not as a long sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Limited base valueGood for a short Enakyo stay, but the immediate area is too light for a long multi-day base unless you are driving.

Not station-adjacentAccess is straightforward from Ena Station by local bus, but this is not a luggage-friendly walk from the station area.

Room-bath variationSome rooms have only toilet or shower setup, so check room type carefully if an in-room bath matters to you.

Restaurant (on-site)

on-site

Main 2F dining room with Ena Gorge views for dinner and breakfast.

Kasaiwa (on-site)

on-site

2F cafe with light meals, sweets, and scenic seating.

Enakawa Kamioya Sato no Kashabo (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Well-known sweets cafe/shop in the Enakyo area.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive Arrive via JR Ena Station, then continue by taxi for the easiest final approach with luggage; local bus access may be possible but is less convenient than a direct station-to-ryokan taxi. For air access, Chubu Centrair International Airport is usually the most useful major gateway, while Nagoya Airfield can work for some domestic arrivals.

Ena Stationstation
2.6 kmNot ideal on foot; roughly 35–50 min and uphill in partsabout 10–15 min by taxiabout 15–30 min depending on local bus timing
Best overall rail arrival point for most travelers. Use this as the primary station and take a taxi for the final stretch, especially with luggage.
Nakatsugawa Stationstation
9.1 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by taxi or carusually slower than via Ena Station; best checked locally
Useful backup JR hub if you are coming from the Kiso Valley side or if your itinerary already passes through Nakatsugawa. Usually less convenient than Ena Station for the last leg.
Mizunami Stationstation
19 kmabout 30–40 min by taxi or carusually possible by JR to Ena and onward transfer; direct local access is not ideal
A secondary JR option mainly for regional itineraries from the Nagoya side. Most travelers should still target Ena Station instead.
Enakyo Bus Stopbus
1.3 kmabout 15–25 min, terrain may feel inconvenient with luggageabout 5–10 min by taxilocal bus timing varies; best checked locally
Potentially useful for travelers already using local buses around Ena Gorge, but generally less convenient than a taxi from Ena Station when carrying bags.
Nagoya Airfieldairport
50 kmabout 1 hr 10–1 hr 40 min by car depending on trafficusually requires rail or bus transfer via the Nagoya area and then JR toward Ena
Can be practical for some domestic flights. Good if schedules suit you, but onward transfers are less straightforward than simply arriving by rail.
Chubu Centrair International Airportairport
88 kmabout 1 hr 45 min–2 hr 30 min by car depending on traffictypically around 2.5–3.5 hr via the Nagoya area and JR toward Ena
Usually the most useful airport for international arrivals and many domestic connections. Best paired with rail into Ena Station and a taxi for the final approach.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Lovely Ena Gorge viewsThe property is positioned by Ena Gorge, and the scenery can be enjoyed from guest rooms, the lobby, restaurant, and open-air bath areas. It is a strong pick if seasonal lake-and-hills views matter to your stay.
Varied bath optionsThe large bath area includes open-air baths, rock baths, and Kiso herbal baths, so the bathing experience feels more varied than a basic one-bath hotel. There are also private baths available for guests who want extra privacy.
Good for driversIt is about 10 minutes from Ena Interchange and offers free parking with a large capacity, which makes arrival easy on a road trip. This is especially convenient for travelers exploring Ena and eastern Gifu by car.
Flexible stay plansThe hotel offers no-meal and breakfast-included plans, which is useful if you want to dine outside rather than commit to a fixed ryokan dinner. That flexibility can suit travelers keeping a looser sightseeing schedule.
Choice of room stylesYou can choose between Japanese-style lake-view rooms and Western-style twin rooms, so the stay works for both traditional ryokan fans and guests who prefer beds. That makes it easier for mixed travel groups with different comfort preferences.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Private bath costs extraPrivate baths are not included as a standard feature and require an additional fee, so couples seeking an all-inclusive private onsen experience may feel the value is weaker. This matters if private bathing is a core reason for booking.
Some baths may be unavailableAt least one private open-air bath option has been listed as under maintenance, which can reduce the full appeal of the bathing lineup. If bath variety is your main priority, availability should be checked before booking.
Not a deep town-center locationThe setting favors the Ena Gorge area rather than a lively station-area base, so it is better for a quiet scenic stop than for evening strolling around shops and restaurants. Travelers wanting urban convenience may find it less practical.
Dinner is not always part of the staySome plans skip dinner entirely, which is convenient for flexibility but less satisfying if you expect the classic ryokan experience to revolve around a full kaiseki-style evening meal on site. You need to choose your plan carefully.
Check-in window is limitedCheck-in ends relatively early in the evening, which can be inconvenient if you are arriving after a long transit day or making a late same-day detour. It suits more organized itineraries than spontaneous late arrivals.

Current position: 29th out of 89 ryokans in Gifu.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
24th	Ena Totaro	9.2/10	65
25th	Mozumo (Adult Only)	9.1/10	68
26th	Oyado Kokoro	9.1/10	67
27th	Furusato	9.2/10	32
28th	Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel – KEIO GROUP HOTELS –	9.0/10	3,426
29th	Enakyo Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha Current ryokan	9.0/10	676
30th	Yunohirakan	9.0/10	509
31st	Hotel Hotaka	9.0/10	372
32nd	Iwamura Sanso	9.0/10	243
33rd	Ryokan Tanaka	9.0/10	184
34th	Hirayunomori Bettei Yuuka Sanzōan	9.6/10	8