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Nakaodaira

★★★★★ Okuhida Onsenkyo Nakao 436-25, Takayama, JP

9.7 guest rating· 105 reviews

The five stars

Nakaodaira holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Terrace and Spa/wellness center.

Guests score it 9.7/10 across 105 reviews.

About this hotel

Traditional Japanese Experience

Experience modern-style Japanese rooms with mood lighting, free Wi-Fi, and an LCD TV at Nakaodaira. Sleep on tatami floors with futon bedding, enjoy Yukata robes, and indulge in private hot-spring baths for a truly authentic stay.

Scenic Views and Relaxation

Enjoy stunning views of Japan's North Alps from your room while immersing yourself in the 6 private hot-spring baths, including open-air options. No need for reservations; simply unwind and rejuvenate in these soothing waters.

Convenient Location and Hospitality

Located just a short drive from Shin-Hodaka Ropeway and with free shuttles available, Nakaodaira offers easy access to Kamikochi and Takayama Train Station. Delight in Japanese set meals served on-site, completing your memorable stay.

Book now for an unforgettable Japanese retreat at Nakaodaira Inn.

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Rooms & rates

Standard Twin Room with Mountain View

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator

Room with Tatami Area and Toilet - Non Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · 4× Futon Mat

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator

Japanese-Style Twin Room with Toilet - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · 2× Futon Mat

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator

Room with Tatami Area Corner Room and Toilet - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 23 m² · 4× Futon Mat

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Hot spring bath
  • Free Parking
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
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  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Open-air bath
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Okuhida Onsenkyo Nakao 436-25, Takayama, JP

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.7105 reviews

+ Fantastic food+ Kind staff+ Beautiful viewsFuton a little hard to sleep on
Cleanliness9.5
Service10.0
Location9.8
Room Quality9.4
Amenities9.5
Value for Money9.4

Excellent onsen stay

10.0

- staff friendliness - pick up from bus station and (unexpected!) drop off :) - food - room quality - onsen

Laura · SG · 2026-07-11

Guest review

10.0

Great atmosphere, peacefully quiet, beautiful onsen baths

Django79 · CH · 2026-07-05

ブラボー

8.0

静けさ、内外2種のお風呂 手作り感、溢れる食事 高いホスピタリティー 案内した友人二人が喜んだ

行きの道中、道に迷った

masahiko · JP · 2026-07-04

Aside from the very beautiful place, everything will be explained to you the premises so you will not be left confused.

10.0

I liked everything, it is so peaceful and private. You can really relax here and de-stress from the chaos of the city. The facilities and the view are impeccable and very private. Also, the staffs speaks english and Japanese so it is very foreigner friendly.

Nothing.

Morry · JP · 2026-06-08

Fantastic oasis in the Japanese countryside

10.0

An impeccably clean stay in a breathtaking area. The owners are lovely. After three weeks of traveling in Japan, this was the most impressive food we had. Each dish was made with care and stood out. She is a master with vegetables and miso. The onsens were heavenly. I can’t say enough good things about this place!

Amy · US · 2026-06-08

Peaceful, restful with delicious food!

10.0

The property is in a great location, with hiking trails within a short distance and about 30 minutes from the kamikochi drop off. The room was perfect, clean and large, and the food was the absolute highlight - plentiful and delicious, by far the best we had in Japan. They were also helpful in accommodating our baby daughter, we had a separate dining room with low tables so we didn’t have to worry about disturbing other diners and could let her play on the floor whilst we ate, as well as having a little high chair to put her in to feed her, not a given when travelling in Japan! The onsens were great - all private and with 2 outdoor ones, meant they were easy to use when we were wanted to, one of the indoor ones had a larger area which was great to go in with the baby as she could hang out whilst we got in and out of the onsen.

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Joanne · GB · 2026-06-06

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Nakaodaira really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast at the hotel must make a reservation at check-in.

Guests without a meal plan who want to eat dinner at the hotel must make a reservation at least 1 day in advance.

To use the free shuttle from Nakao Kogenguchi bus stop, call upon arrival.

To use the free shuttle to/from Shin-Hodaka Ropeway cable car, reserve at check-in.

Please note this property is located in Okuhida Hot Spring Villages. Guests will need to take a bus from JR Takayama Station.