bordering a birch forest, this relaxed hot spring retreat is 19 km from the hirayu folk museum and 28 km from mount norikura. parking is complimentary. check in time: 3:00 pmcheck out time: 10:00 am. amenities include a laid back restaurant, and a tranquil hot spring bathhouse featuring open air baths. some have forest views. sophisticated, minimalist style rooms with tatami floors provide traditional short legged tables, flat screen tvs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking equipment
Japanese (日本人)
白樺林に囲まれたくつろげる温泉宿。平湯民俗館から 19 km、乗鞍岳から 28 km。洗練されたシンプルな和室に、座卓、薄型テレビ、ミニ冷蔵庫、お茶セットを完備。森を一望できる部屋も。ゆったりとしたレストラン、露天風呂のある静かな温泉大浴場を併設。駐車場は無料。チェックイン時刻: 15:00チェックアウト時刻: 10:00.
Toyama Airport 2 hr 10
Zengorono Falls (18 min)
Dramatic forest cascade plunging over rocks into a pool, with views from a nearby footbridge.
Karasawa Hutte (1 hr 16)
Pared-down quarters & a restaurant in a seasonal no-frills hostel surrounded by the Hida Mountains.
Shirahone Onsen (17 min)
Known for its milky-white water, this open-air hot spring features mountain scenery & fall leaves.
Kamikochi (13 min)
Forested national park in the Japanese Alps featuring hiking trails, lodging & picturesque views.
Mount Yake (28 min)
This famous mountain in the Hida range is an active volcano & offers hiking on one of its peaks.
Mt. Kasumizawa (3 hr 43)
Craggy peak popular for trekking & climbing, with trails through pines & fields of wildflowers.
Shinhotaka Onsen (49 min)
Hot springs resort town with various lodgings, camping, dining, shops, souvenirs & nature hikes.
Taisho Pond (3 hr 32)
Surrounded by woods & mountains, this placid lake area features hiking, boating & scenic lookouts.
Nishihotakadake (1 hr 14)
Picturesque mountain peak with panoramic views, scenic hiking trails & a popular ropeway.
Hirayu Falls (32 min)
Towering, scenic waterfall offers year-round views, nearby trails & an annual winter festival.
Blue Resort NORIKURA (18 min)
Sanbon Falls (30 min)
A meandering path through the woods leads to this cascade, consisting of 3 adjacent falls.
Norikura Kanko Hotel Yamayuri (17 min)
Simple rooms in an informal hot spring inn offering indoor & outdoor bathhouses, plus a restaurant.
Okuhida Bear Park (35 min)
Small-scale enclosure with dozens of black bears, where visitors can throw food & take photos.
Mount Hotaka (1 hr 16)
Various hiking routes lead to the summit of this famous 10,470-ft. mountain with alpine huts.
