Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida (界 奥飛騨) is a KAI ryokan at 138 Okuhida Onsengo Hirayu, Takayama, Gifu, and has 49 rooms. Elegant wood decor adds an artistic touch to this contemporary hot spring ryokan nestled in the majestic landscape of the Japanese Alps. The breathtaking scenery and spring-fed baths will refresh both mind and body.
Where Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida is
Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida sits at 138 Okuhida Onsengo Hirayu, Takayama, Gifu. The property has 49 rooms, which places it among the larger KAI houses — it can absorb a family group without feeling crowded.
Getting there
By car, Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida is approximately five minutes from Hirayu IC on Route 158. From Nagoya City, take the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway to Takayama IC and then Route 158 to KAI Okuhida, which takes about 50 minutes. From Tokyo, it is approximately four hours to Hirayu IC via the Chuo Expressway, Nagano Expressway and Chubu Jukan Expressway. Between November and March there may be snow or icy roads in the vicinity, and studless tyres or chains are strongly recommended.
By bus, from Tokyo it is approximately four hours and forty minutes from Shinjuku bus terminal to Hirayu Bus Terminal by Takayama Nouhi Bus (non-stop). From Nagano, it is approximately one hour and thirty minutes from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hirayu Bus Terminal. For car navigation, enter the address 138 Okuhida Onsengo Hirayu, Takayama, Gifu 506-1433; the information notes that search by phone number does not display correctly.
What the ryokan is like
A stay at Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida is in a contemporary hot spring ryokan with elegant wood decor that adds an artistic touch, nestled in the majestic landscape of the Japanese Alps. The breathtaking scenery and spring-fed baths are described as refreshing both mind and body. Rooms feature private outdoor hot spring baths that sit by windows framing the seasonal landscape, and an adjoining waterproof sofa provides a comfortable place to cool off after a dip. KAI Signature Rooms offer a deeper dive into local culture, with traditional Hida crafts such as Hida Shunkei and Hida dyeing, as well as headboards with a motif of curved wood.
Dining is kaiseki, taking inspiration from the dynamic food culture of this alpine region to provide new culinary experiences. One highlight is Hida beef, which is both tender and intricately marbled.
Around Takayama
Okuhida Onsen lies in the majestic landscape of the Japanese Alps in Gifu. The area is known for its alpine setting and for the traditional village of Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site about 90 minutes away by car. The region’s dynamic food culture includes Hida beef, which is tender and intricately marbled, while traditional Hida crafts such as Hida Shunkei and Hida dyeing reflect local culture. A bus terminal offers access to the area’s sightseeing destinations.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address?
The address is 138 Okuhida Onsengo Hirayu, Takayama, Gifu 506-1433.
How many rooms are there?
There are 49 rooms.
How far is it from Hirayu IC by car?
By car, it is approximately 5 minutes from Hirayu IC on Route 158.
Planning a Hokuriku trip around it
Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida works as one or two nights inside a longer Hokuriku route. We build private itineraries with a car and a private guide, and we book the ryokan as part of the plan rather than leaving you to assemble it. Tell us your dates and who is travelling and we will design it free of charge, with no obligation.
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Current rates for Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida are worth checking against your dates before you commit — rates move with the season in onsen country.
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