岐山和風旅館 (Ryokan Gizan)

We enjoyed the peaceful stay at the Ryokan and the liked the quiet surroundings. The private open air onsen was fabulous. The morning walks in the woods behind the Ryokan was great. This was followed by the sumptuous breakfast provided by the Ryokan to start our day of walking the trails which are nearby.

There are several great things about this ryokan 1) Best of all is the hida beef kaiseki dinner - its truly hida beef (they displayed certifications and it taste different from normal beef) in great quantity per person - which also in turn makes the ryokan cost very economical 2) Location is easily accessible by both public transport and if you are driving they have ample parking space 3) A lot of free amenities - free snack bar, free non-alcoholic drink bar, free sake to drink while soaking in the onsen at 7-9pm, private outdoor baths are free to use (first come first serve, reservation is not needed), free kids toys and board games to borrow (this last one i have never seen before in all the 10+ ryokan I have stayed in) But it also comes with some downsides that we have not encountered before in previous ryokan stays 1) slimy mold floors in some of the outdoor baths 2) multiple floating things in the outdoor baths - not too sure which one is minerals or dead insects (could be because we came in late spring/early summer 3) strong pee stench in the toilet in our room (to be fair we also did not provide feedback due to language barrier and the fact the service staff are all very sweet) This is also the first onsen town we have been in where the damages from covid was very obvious - along the street there were multiple abandoned hotel buildings that to us scream “bankruptcy”. So perhaps with that context, a few of these downsides are understandable Overall not a bad stay but would only recommend to less fussy travellers

Struttura immersa nel verde, con onsen all’aperto superlativa. Servizio impeccabile, camera spaziosa. Alla reception ti forniscono tutti i prodotti di igiene personale e accessori da bagno.

當日予約しました。 フロントの方も親切で、館內は清潔で良かったです。

非常推薦的一家旅館 晚上7-9有免費燒酒提供 可以讓你在私人露天風呂享用 整體上非常舒服 房間空間也超大 超推

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

Nice no frill onsen hotel in a quiet part.

露天風呂有私人空間，有免費清酒。晚餐及早餐有飛驒牛，房間簡潔，職員有禮，有免費飲品及雪糕

很有特式的日式旅館，臨時延遲入住，酒店都肯彈性處理。酒店房間大、前台人員有禮熱情。