Ryokan Gizan

Our stay at Ryokan Gizan was a truly memorable experience. This is a traditionally built and decorated Japanese ryokan, with tatami floors, sliding doors, and an authentic atmosphere that makes you feel fully immersed in Japanese culture. It’s definitely a “must-visit” if you’re looking to experience traditional Japanese accommodation — even a short stay of 2–3 nights is enough to make it special. The ryokan is quite old, which actually adds to its authentic charm, though it might feel a bit less comfortable for more demanding guests. That said, it’s very well maintained and everything is clean and thoughtfully arranged. The onsen facilities were excellent — one public bath and four private ones that you can use freely. After long days of exploring, it was a real treat. We highly recommend booking with the traditional dinner included. The meals were a highlight: we had Yakiniku the first night and Shabu-shabu the second, both featuring fresh, generous portions of delicious food. Breakfast was a traditional Japanese set — beautifully presented and made with care, though not quite to our personal taste. The location is stunning — surrounded by mountains, rivers, and blossoming trees. It feels peaceful and remote. Just note that amenities like ATMs or grocery stores are limited nearby. However, it’s well connected by bus (just a 3-minute walk from the ryokan), which can take you to Kamikochi or the terminals at Takayama and Hirayu Onsen. Buses run about once an hour, so it’s quite manageable. Overall, a fantastic stay — relaxing, unique, and highly recommended for anyone looking to experience a more traditional and scenic side of Japan.

小型溫泉酒店，非常感受到酒店的用心，相比起較繁榮的地區，這種較偏遠的小酒店我更加喜歡，感覺到酒店想用心做好每個地方，雖然價錢便宜，但有很多細節位置都做得好好，例如大堂有一個自助小食飲品區，二十四小時供應，另外也有提供小孩子的浴衣，酒店房都非常乾淨，不知是不是有做過翻新，所以房間都很新淨

This ryokan-style accommodation is located near Kamikochi and is a good option for those visiting the area. Here are the details of the accommodation: 1.Rooms have futon bedding and a private en-suite bathroom, although the bathroom is not very large. 2.There are 4 outdoor onsen (hot spring) baths as well as an indoor one. 3.There is a parking lot in front of the property. 4. dinner is highly recommended, especially the meat dishes, which are of high quality and generous portions. The breakfast is also decent. To get there by car, park at Akanada parking lot number 5 and purchase a ticket for the bus to Kamikochi.