Hirayu no Mori (hotel & hot spring)

We stayed in one of the detached houses and it was adorable! We loved our private onsen, but typically had to still use the public ones for a true shower. Our private onsen was very sulfur-y and we would smell stinky. ||Staying in the hotel, we were able to access the private onsens for free which was nice. The public areas were beautiful though, we went in the morning and it was so luxurious with views of the mountain. So highly recommend all of the above! ||The location of the hotel is also perfect for all the buses and it was very easy to navigate. This was a great location to hike in Kamikochi and then relax and enjoy. We loved our stay at this hotel!

Good Onsen. Many outdoor baths with different temperatures. A central indoor one and a sauna. The place has a huge reception with a convenience stores, and big area where you can sit/lay on the floor after/before bathing. Feels more like an onsen center than just a bath. I believe they have some sort of accommodation and food too. They also had massage chairs.

Went only for the onsen. Includes sauna, cold pool, one indoor pool and eight outdoor natural pools.... All for 700yen only but remember to bring your own towel. Also 100yen if you need to use a locker. The outdoor onsen pools were outstanding, and very beautiful.

We didn’t stay at the hotel, but dropped in to visit the hot spring after camping elsewhere. Prices are very reasonable (¥700 for adults, ¥500 for kids), and the process of buying tickets is smooth enough using the ticket machines next to the counter - a bit of a strange process as you immediately have to take your tickets to the counter anyway. The hot spring itself is natural volcanic water, complete with sulphur making for an eggy odour and numerous health benefits. There are indoor and outdoor baths, outdoor ones being way more comfortable in the summer heat. None of them were too busy to be able to get in.

Best Onsen I've been to so far. Many baths, some lukeworm, some hot and a sauna + cold bath. Beautiful scenery in the begining of automn. Good price

Beautiful onsen! One of the most lovely outdoor areas with multiple pools! It feels like a tranquil forest outside when you can completely relax. Inside includes many showers, cold pool and sauna. Highly recommend for your visit.

We took the one hour drive out of Takayama for a walk-in afternoon visit to the onsen. The hot spring centre was simple but fine enough. We didn't encounter many other tourists, despite it being peak summer, although it was a rainy afternoon. The staff and other bathers were welcoming and helpful. Unfortunately we didn't love the actual hot spring pools, they definitely didn't feel as clean as most others we've been too. Particularly the inside pool water didn't feel clean. The drive was nice, but we'll stick to the hotel onsen or try others next time.

The baths are the highlight here for sure. It's like an onsen theme park. We spent one night here and a second night at a different ryokan in Hirayu. The room was lacking, though one of the cheapest options in town. Heat was amazing only via an unvented gas burner that left a visible fog along the ceiling, so we ran it as little as possible. Plastic tatami mats. The bathroom in the room had been pretty nicely redone, but the main room needed attention. Worn mats, stains on the walls, etc.||We had dinner & breakfast at the restaurant. Decent traditional food with nothing wrong with it, but not as good as the other place we stayed.||No indoor slippers provided and the super long walk from the front door to the overnight rooms is hard on your feet.