The Kakurean Hidaji is a small inn of just twelve rooms nestled quietly amongst the Fukuji Hot Springs and an unspoiled landscape in the foothills of Japan's Northern Alps. There is nothing ostentatious or opulent about the facilities or service. The inn itself features nostalgic architecture and interiors typical of the Hida area that embrace the natural beauty of Okuhida's changing seasons throughout the year. There is the relaxing open-air bath from where you can view the starry night sky. During the time you spend here in the tranquil ambiance away from the busy routines of life in the city, there is a good chance that you will remember those precious little things you forgot.
(Ao no ma) Japanese-style rooms 【with open-air bath 】【Open-Air Hot Spring Bath + Indoor Bath + 30㎡ of Wood Flooring + Utility Counter + Terrace View】
A guest room featuring massive beams and large windows with a view of the great nature of Okuhida.
Equipped with a utility counter, the room is suitable for workation too. It's a room with Japanese-style beds and an open feel that allows you to spend your time however you like while feeling the nature.
(Hiiro no ma) Japanese-style rooms 【with open-air bath 】【Open-Air Hot Spring Bath + Indoor Bath + Wood Flooring plus 18 Tatami Mats + Utility Counter】
A cozy Japanese-style room with open ceiling, massive beams, old traditional Japanese architecture, and a tatami-floored sofa area.
The room is equipped with an authentic outdoor bath made of rocks, an indoor bath, a bedroom with low platform beds, a tatami-floored sofa area, a desk/counter, and a utility counter. Enjoy your stay in this comfortable room.
(Midori no ma) Japanese-style rooms 【with open-air bath 】【Open-Air Hot Spring Bath + Indoor bath made of Japanese cypress + 10 Tatami Mats + Horigotatsu Table (low table with heater placed over a sunken floor)】
A guest room featuring an authentic outdoor bath made of rocks and an indoor bath made entirely of Japanese cypress.
An all-Japanese style guest room with a tatami-floored room and a room with a horigotatsu table (low table with heater placed over a sunken floor). Have a soothing moment in a quaint, nostalgic room.
All rooms come with a private rock-decorated open-air bath that exude an air of liberation and an indoor bath made entirely from cypress wood. Every room ensures absolute privacy when bathing outdoors, so you can bathe at any time of the day or night, as many times as you like. After bathing, you can relax at the sunken table in the sitting room adjacent to the open-air bath.
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The Hidaji has also two riverside open-air baths that guests can enjoy beside the baths in their rooms. Time passes slowly as you soak in total soothing bliss to the murmur of the river.
Open
14:00 ~ 10:00 the following morning.
* Reservations are not required. *You can use it for free any time if it is empty.
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The single-story inn blends into the natural landscape at the base of the Northern Alps. Inside is a nostalgic and peaceful ambiance that beautifully preserves the traditional accouterments of the Hida area.
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Check-in/Check-out
Check-in: 14:00/Check-out: 11:00
Rooms
12 (Japanese-style)
Room equipment
Private baths and toilet, Private shower, Air conditioning and heating, TV, Video/DVD player, Satellite broadcasting channels, Minibar (Pay beverages)
The Hida area features a wide assortment of seasonal foods that are harvested over the course of the year. Dinner is prepared with seasonal delights sourced from the local area and served around an open hearth. No seafood is used at all, but guests are treated to abundant servings of fruits from the land. The presentation is by no means ostentatious, as the Hidaji serves traditional rustic cuisine with warm hospitality.Depending on the time of year, guests can savor on the local specialty grandma's home-made potatoes, stone-seared Hida beef, char skewers and cooked rice cakes.
* All ingredients are locally sourced from the surrounding mountains, therefore we kindly request the guests to be content with what we can serve. Please notify us in advance of any allergies as substitutions can be prepared.
* Photos show cuisine examples. Ingredients and menus will vary according to season and availability.
Free parking 12 vehicles Reservations not required
The Kakurean Hidaji is located in a mountainous region at an elevation of 1,000 m and is blanketed with snow in winter. Take safety measures, i.e., chains or studless snow tires, if driving.
Fukuchionsen Bus Stop
(HO40)
1 min on foot
Fukuchionsenguchi Bus Stop
(HO45)
20 min on foot
* Nohi Bus has one bus on the Shinhotaka Line that goes through Fukuji Onsen every other hour. In alternate hours, it does not pass through Fukuji Onsen.
・The nearest bus stop when the bus passes through Fukuji Onsen is Fukuchionsen(HO40). The Kakurean Hidaji is 1 minute on foot from there.
・The nearest bus stop when the bus does not pass through Fukuji Onsen is Fukuchionsenguchi(HO45). The Kakurean Hidaji is a long ways on foot from there, so the inn can pick you up. Notify us in advance.
Pickup location
Pick-up and drop-off services are available exclusively at the Fukuchionsenguchi(HO45) Bus Stop on the Nohi Bus Shinhotaka Line. If you wish to use the services, notify us in advance.
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Ride above the clouds to an elevation of 2,200 m on Japan's only double-decker gondola! You cannot get a better view of Mt. Kasagatake, Mt. Yarigatake, Mt. Nishihotakadake and Mt. Yakedake. This is a great way to enjoy the seasonally changing landscape of Japan's Northern Alps.
How to get there
About 25 minutes by car from the Hidaji
See for yourself the magnificent panorama of Japan's Northern and Southern Alps, plus Mt. Haku and other peaks from the highest road (2,702 m) in Japan.
How to get there
About 40 minutes by bus
This is a popular spot for cruising where, on a clear day, you can see Mt. Shakujodake, Mt. Kasagatake and other peaks of Japan's Northern Alps.
How to get there
About 20 minutes by car from the Hidaji
Hirayu Falls are awe-inspiring any time of year. Located within Hirayuotaki Park, visitors can enjoy footbaths and cooking classes (reservations required) in addition to the wondrous outdoors.
How to get there
About 15 minutes by car from the Hidaji
The streetscape features buildings from Japan's Edo Period and numerous souvenir shops. This is a great place for strolling and shopping.
How to get there
About 1 hour by car from the Hidaji
This 800 m-long limestone cave is famous for its beautifully colored stalactites. It is the only place in Japan where you find helictites.
How to get there
About 30 minutes by car from the Hidaji
Enjoy the colorfully ornate festival floats, traditional craft revived by modern artisans' skills.
How to get there
About 1 our by car from the Hidaji
This village of large houses with steep thatched-roof has been registered as a World Heritage for its architectural value and unique landscape.
How to get there
About 1 hour 45 minutes by car from the Hidaji
Kamikochi is home to breathtaking landscapes of mountains, lush greenery and the crystal-clear river. Notable spots include the majestic view of the mountains you can enjoy from the Kappa Bridge over the Azusa River, Lake Taisho, Lake Myojin and pleasant grassland Tokusawa. The landscape is so beautiful that they say it is where the "gods came down to earth." It draws over 1.5 million visitors a year.
How to get there
About 40 minutes by bus
Built in 1593 ~ 1594, the 6-story donjon is designated a National Treasure of Japan and a Site of Historical Importance.
How to get there
About 1 hour 30 minutes by car from the Hidaji
This vast wasabi (horseradish) farm covers an area equal to 11 times the size of the Tokyo Dome. Visitors can tour the wasabi plant and taste freshly picked horseradish and various horseradish foods.
How to get there
About 1 hour 40 minutes by car from the Hidaji
This scenic mountaintop byway passes between the peaks of Japan's Northern Alps that reach elevations of 3,000 m. The views of the great outdoors amongst some of the tallest mountains in the world are absolutely breathtaking.
How to get there
About 2 hour by car from the Hidaji
Group reservations are for up to 6 people. Reservations for more than 7 people are not possible.
