Set amid a beautiful landscape in Okuhida Onsengo hot-spring area, Yamazatonoiori Soene offers beautiful rooms in a Japanese style with river or garden views. The property is 80-munite bus ride from JR Takayama Station, and Fukuchi Yurimizaka (HO41) bus stop is a 3-minute walk away. Providing a peaceful escape from the city, Mountain Village Iori Soen's rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and refrigerator. All rooms have access to a shared bathroom, while some rooms also come with a private toilet. Slippers and Yukata robes are provided. Some rooms have Japanese-style bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor, while others have Western-style beds. A set menu for breakfast is provided and Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meals) is available, but will need to be reserved 3 days in advance. Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor baths with its natural hot spring water. Kashikiri (private baths) are also available and can be reserved for free. It is a 15-minute drive to Shin Hodaka Ropeway and a 30-minute drive to Kamikochi area. Mount Norikura is a 60-minute drive from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sam
    Australia Australia
    Really friendly staff, and the food is fantastic. A shame that we didn't arrive at the property sooner to really take advantage of all they had to offer. Got to try pounding mochi in the morning!
  • M
    Matthew
    United States of America United States of America
    Very tasty - and extremely Japanese - meals. Staff spoke enough English to communicate basics. Baths are very nice.
  • Cyan
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Not big but very cozy. Great taste in all small details. The view of the outdoor onsens are incredible. I brought two kids 1yo and 6yo. The staffs are very friendly and always helpful. Will come back again.
  • Yassir
    Australia Australia
    Everything was perfect - the room was decorated really well, the onsen facilities are amazing and the food - omg the food - you need to be hungry and have good appetite as they are sublime and abundance. The service was exceptional and they looked...
  • Sally
    Australia Australia
    Wonderfully atmospheric old inn and the riverside onsen is amazing. The dinner was exceptional. This place was a real treat
  • Alberto
    Spain Spain
    We love the hospitality. The kindness and education of the staff. The place is stunning. There is such a traditional atmosphere. Rooms were excellent. As well as the onsens. Dinner was outstanding. I have personally never eaten so much! It was a...
  • Ciaran
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property and rooms set in gorgeous grounds. Delicious kaiseki dinners and traditional breakfasts, very comfortable suite plus option of onsens, including private ones with indoor and outdoor pools. Excellently located for accessing...
  • Frieder
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Just wonderful! The architecture, the food, the staff: perfect!
  • Lloyd
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Serene, authentic, and classy, this place has it all. It is criminally good value for the money. The keiseki dinner and breakfast were out of this world, probably the best meals I’ve ever had in my two trips to Japan (I’m fussy). A particular...
  • Thi
    Australia Australia
    We love and enjoyed open air Onsen with Riverview, it was fabulous, even the kids love it as well. Traditional Japanese-style Dinner and breakfast were amazing.

Host Info

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
From Friday, December 20, 2019 The restaurant and all rooms are non-smoking. You can not smoke anywhere except the designated place (smoking place), including cigarette, electronic cigarette Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. June 29, 2019 Yamasatonoiori Soene
Language spoken: Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Yamazatonoiori Soene
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms

    Spa

    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Sauna

    Languages Spoken

    • Japanese

    House rules
    Yamazatonoiori Soene takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 3 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardNICOSCash is not accepted
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests must check in by 17:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time must inform the property in advance, or the guest may not be served dinner and no refund will be given.

    Guests arriving after 18:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    Adult rates are applicable to children 3 years and older.

    In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.

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

    Guests can take a public bus from JR Takayama Train Station via Shin Hodaka Ropeway Station. Get off at Fukuji Yurimizaka (HO 41) Bus Stop, and the hotel is a 3-minute walk away.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Yamazatonoiori Soene

    • Yamazatonoiori Soene offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath
      • Open-air bath
    • Yamazatonoiori Soene is 16.2 miles from the center of Takayama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Yamazatonoiori Soene is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, Yamazatonoiori Soene is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Yamazatonoiori Soene may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Yamazatonoiori Soene include:

      • Quad
      • Family