Yamazatonoiori Soene

9.5

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.5/10, based on 228 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 Current ryokan	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	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

Mountain Setting Forest Surroundings Riverside Location Hot Spring Town Quiet Village Private Onsen

Location

506-1434 Gifu, Takayama, Okuhida Onsengo Fukuchi 831, Japan

Staff 9,7/10

Facilities 9,5/10

Cleanliness 9,6/10

Comfort 9,5/10

Value for money 9,3/10

Location 9,2/10

Fukuchi Onsen settingIn the quiet Fukuchi Onsen area of Okuhida, away from central Takayama crowds.

Historic farmhouse charmRestored old-house design with irori hearth and rustic interiors creates a strong traditional feel.

Hot spring bathingOnsen-focused stay with relaxing baths suited to slow, restorative mountain evenings.

Mountain valley scenerySurrounded by Okuhida nature and mountain scenery for a calm alpine atmosphere.

Well-reviewed mealsGuest feedback repeatedly praises the kaiseki-style dining as a memorable part of the stay.

Bus-stop convenienceA short walk from Fukuchi Yurimizaka bus stop, useful for car-free travelers.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen and traditional dining are the main draw here, so 1 night works well for check-in, baths, dinner, sleep, breakfast, and a short village walk; choose 2 only if you want a slower Okuhida rhythm or a side trip toward Hirayu or Shinhotaka.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-night destination ryokan or relaxed 2-night onsen break in Fukuji Onsen, not as a high-mobility sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Remote bus areaAccess is realistic by bus from Takayama, but this is not station-based travel and luggage moves are slower.

Limited town actionFukuji Onsen is quiet and atmospheric, but there are not many restaurants, shops, or evening activities nearby.

Easy to overstayWithout a ropeway, Kamikochi, or wider Okuhida plan, many travelers will run out of things to do after 2 nights.

Irori Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Main on-site meal venue with hearth-side local cuisine.

Restaurant (on-site)

on-site

Generic on-site breakfast and dinner service for staying guests.

Yotsuba (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Useful nearby restaurant and cafe option in the Fukuchi Onsen 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 For most travelers, arrive first at Takayama Station or Takayama Nohi Bus Center, then continue by Nohi Bus toward Okuhida and use the Fukuji Onsen-guchi stop or Hirayu Bus Terminal plus a short taxi or local bus transfer. If arriving by air, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport is often the most practical airport for a mountain-route approach, but final bus timings should be checked locally.

Takayama Stationstation
27 kmabout 1 hr 10-25 min by car in normal conditionstypically about 1 hr 20-40 min including transfer to the adjacent bus center
Best rail arrival point for most visitors. From the station, transfer next door to the Nohi bus services for Okuhida.
Matsumoto Stationstation
39 kmabout 1 hr 45-2 hr 20 min by car, depending on mountain road conditionscommonly about 2-3 hr via express bus to Hirayu and onward transfer
Useful alternative rail gateway from eastern Japan or Nagano side, especially if combining with Matsumoto or Kamikochi-area travel.
Fukuji Onsen-guchi Bus Stopbus
850 mabout 10-20 min on foot depending on luggage and exact stop usedabout 3-5 min by taxidirect local bus stop on the Takayama–Hirayu–Shinhotaka corridor; final timing varies
Most useful nearby bus stop for the ryokan area if you want the shortest final approach without relying fully on taxi.
Hirayu Bus Terminalbus
11 km628 Okuhida Onsengo Hirayu, Takayama, Gifu 506-1433, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 15-25 min by taxiabout 20-35 min by local bus, depending on route and wait time
Best regional transfer hub for Okuhida. Very useful when coming from Matsumoto, Kamikochi seasonally, or long-distance buses.
Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
27 kmabout 1 hr 10-25 min by car in normal conditionsabout 1 hr 20-40 min by direct or connecting bus, best checked locally
Best main intercity bus gateway if you arrive by train at Takayama or are connecting from other major sightseeing routes.
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airportairport
36 kmabout 1 hr 45-2 hr 15 min by car, depending on route and conditionsoften about 2.5-4 hr with bus and rail or bus transfers
Usually the most practical airport option for this ryokan if flight schedules suit you, but onward ground transport is still required.
Toyama Airportairport
56 kmabout 2 hr 15-3 hr by caroften a longer and less direct journey than Matsumoto; best checked locally
Can work as a backup airport for north-side access, but it is generally less straightforward than Matsumoto for this ryokan.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Beautiful old farmhouse atmosphereThe property is known for its restored traditional Hida farmhouse style, with an irori hearth, heavy beams, and a genuinely rustic mood that feels far more distinctive than a standard ryokan.
Outstanding onsen varietyYou get more than one bathing style here, including open-air baths and private baths, so the stay feels richer than a ryokan with only one main public bath.
Riverside mountain settingIts Fukuchi Onsen location gives it a quiet village feel, and some guests specifically mention river views and the soothing sound of water adding to the relaxation.
Memorable Hida-style mealsDinner and breakfast are a major part of the appeal, with elaborate multi-course meals featuring local ingredients such as Hida beef and mountain vegetables.
Warm, attentive hospitalityService is repeatedly described as exceptionally kind and helpful, which matters a lot in a traditional ryokan where the overall experience depends on staff care as much as the room itself.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Shared-bath room setups are commonMany room categories are traditional and do not offer a private in-room bath, so this may feel inconvenient if you want hotel-style privacy at all times.
Remote without a carThe ryokan is reachable from Takayama by bus, but the area is still relatively isolated and transport timing can limit spontaneity for sightseeing or onward travel.
Rustic over modernThe appeal here is heritage atmosphere rather than sleek luxury, so travelers wanting polished contemporary design or extensive modern amenities may find it too old-fashioned.
Best value depends on loving the full ryokan routineA big part of the price goes into the baths, dinner, breakfast, and slow-paced experience, so it may feel less worthwhile if you arrive late or stay only briefly.
Some onsen-use limits may matterIf you rely on public baths at all times, scheduled closures during the day and rules around shared-bath use can slightly reduce flexibility.

Current position: 8th out of 89 ryokans in Gifu.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥉 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 Current ryokan	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