Hotel Hotaka  

Adjacent to the Shin-Hotaka Ropeway in Takayama’s alpine foothills, this spa hotel puts you minutes from Hirayu Onsen and nearby hot-spring attractions. Easy to reach by car or bus, it’s a great base for ropeway runs and mountain walks.

Forty-nine rooms mix traditional tatami with modern comfort — deluxe twin rooms even offer private open-air baths. Rooms include refrigerators, LCD TVs, A/C, safes, desks and yukata robes; bathrooms have shower/tub combos, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Expect garden-style open-air hot springs and private family baths on the property.

Full-service spa with massages, sauna and hot springs, plus a massage room and karaoke for late-night fun. Lounge cafe/pub, bar and vending machines keep it casual. Free Wi‑Fi is available in rooms and public areas, and free self-parking is on site — wake up to crisp alpine mornings and easy ropeway access.

Conference room and ballroom space, luggage storage, a safe-deposit box and a water dispenser make group stays straightforward. Free self parking is available onsite.

An on-site coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge serve snacks, light meals and drinks. Grab quick bites or relax with a drink after the hot springs and ropeway excursions.