No. 19 · Gifu
Okuhida Onsenkyo
Okuhida Onsenkyo ranked No. 19 in the published 2025 Japan hot-spring destination list. Check bathing options, access and stay details before planning your visit.
Spring information
Water and bathing details for Okuhida Onsenkyo
Facility-level figures; blank town-wide averages are not inferred.
Named facility records for Okuhida Onsenkyo. Figures marked “Not published” are not treated as town-wide averages.
| Facility | Spring | Source data | Supply | Bath type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirayu-no-Mori | Calcium-sodium-magnesium bicarbonate and chloride spring. Source: Two springs: Hirayunomori-no-Yu and Suiseki-no-Yu. | Source temperature: 67.7°C for the two-source system, according to the operator; this is not the temperature of each bath. pH: 6.7. | The operator says the two springs together yield about 600 L/min and are used as source-flowing water. Valley water is added to cool the hot source; the operator says there is no heating, recirculation or chlorine-based disinfection. | Day-use bath. A well-rounded first stop in Okuhida, especially if you need proper washing facilities after a hike or are travelling without a car. The operator confirms source-flowing water, cooling with valley water and no heating, recirculation or chlorine-based disinfection. A scheduled maintenance closure was announced for September 9, 2026; check the latest calendar before going. |
| Hirayu-no-Yu | Simple spring. Source: Hirayu Onsen; an individual source name is not published. | Source temperature: Not published. pH: Not published. | One outdoor pool each for men and women. The current tourism-association page does not specify dilution, heating, circulation, disinfection or source-flowing status. | Day-use bath. A simple, low-cost outdoor bath for people staying in Hirayu who want another soak, including an early-morning visit in the warmer months. It has no washing area, and the operator does not confirm source-flowing or pool-treatment details. Bring what you need and rinse before entering. |
| Kojin-no-Yu | Simple spring. Source: Tochio Onsen; an individual source name is not published. | Source temperature: Not published. pH: Not published. | Two outdoor pools beside the Kamata River, one each for men and women. Current official material does not specify dilution, heating, circulation, filtration, disinfection or source-flowing status. | Day-use bath. A low-cost riverside outdoor bath for visitors staying around Tochio or Shin-Hirayu who want separate men's and women's pools and evening hours. It has no washing area, and the current facility page does not establish source-flowing operation. Cleaning affects the morning opening time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. |
Destination comparison
What this onsen town offers
History
74/100Spring character
73/100Town culture
81/100Seasonal scenery
76/100Access
66/100Local history
How the town developed
Four seasons
Seasonal conditions and travel rhythm
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Okuhida Onsenkyo: day trip or overnight?
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Day trip
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Okuhida Ryokan Day-Use Baths: Three Inns, Different RulesOne-night stay
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Okuhida with Kids: Choosing a Ryokan with a Private Family BathStay plus a day bath
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Takayama to Okuhida Onsen: Bus Stops, Route Variants and TransfersNearby destinations
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Guides to Okuhida Onsenkyo
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Getting thereTakayama to Okuhida Onsen: Bus Stops, Route Variants and Transfers
Nohi Bus serves Hirayu and Okuhida from Takayama, but departures vary via Fukuchi or Ichibōsui and may skip stops. Check the exact stop by your inn.
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Day-use bathsOkuhida Ryokan Day-Use Baths: Three Inns, Different Rules
Compare ¥500 day bathing at Tanaka with Okada’s larger ¥900 bath and Yakedake’s bathing circuit; confirm walk-in hours and access.
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ComparisonsOkuhida Ryokan with Private Baths: How to Compare the Real Cost
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Day-use bathsOkuhida Day-Use Onsen Guide: Four Baths, Four Different Setups
Choose an Okuhida day bath by showers, outdoor setting and season: Hirayu no Mori has washing facilities, while some open-air baths do not.
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ComparisonsOkuhida Onsen Day Trip or Overnight? How Far Should You Go?
Stay in Hirayu for an easier Okuhida bath day; go overnight to add the ropeway or other mountain areas. Kamikochi changes the route and time needed.
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Private bathsOkuhida with Kids: Choosing a Ryokan with a Private Family Bath
Planning an Okuhida onsen stay with children? Compare family-bath access, room arrangements, child booking rules and the practical wash-up routine.
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Private bathsOkuhida Ryokan with Private Baths Open Late or Overnight
Find Okuhida inns with late or overnight private baths, their morning closing times and checkout-day rules; compare listings before booking.
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Getting thereOkuhida Without a Car: Four Ryokan with Private Baths
Compare four Okuhida ryokan with private baths by bus stop, pickup rules, bathing privacy and the last walk with your luggage.
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Destinations & itinerariesWhere to Stay in Okuhida Onsen: Five Areas and a One-Night Plan
Choose between Hirayu, Fukuchi, Shin-Hirayu, Tochio and Shinhotaka by bus access, dinner plans and what you want to do the next morning.
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ComparisonsOkuhida Ryokan with Free Private Baths: Four Inns Compared
Compare four Okuhida ryokan with included private baths, from Gizan’s four outdoor pools to Nakaodaira’s six all-private baths.
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Private bathsOkuhida Ryokan with Hot-Spring Baths in the Room
Compare three Okuhida inns with in-room hot springs: two include one in every room, while one requires booking a specific room type.
Read the guideDestinations & itinerariesOkuhida by Season: Weather, Snow and Road Conditions
Check snow, rain, Route 158 detours, bus stops, ropeway and trail access before an Okuhida trip; road notes here are current to September 2026.
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Private bathsOkuhida Ryokan with Private Source-Fed Onsen Baths
Compare private-bath arrangements and published water-treatment details at four Okuhida ryokan, including when source water is diluted or cooled.
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