hot spring
Oku-Hida Onsenkyo has the third largest volume of hot spring water in Japan and boasts one of the largest numbers of open-air baths in the country. This abundant hot spring water is produced by the active volcano, Mt. Yakedake. At its base are five hot spring resorts: Hirayu Onsen, Fukuji Onsen, Shin-Hirayu Onsen, Tochio Onsen, and Shin-Hotaka Onsen, each with its own unique spring quality and character. You can enjoy a variety of hot springs by touring the hot springs, including simple springs, bicarbonate springs, sulfur springs, and chloride springs.
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Hirayu Onsen area
A famous hot spring that still retains the legend of the white monkey.
The famous spa, whichris told as the white monkey had found
When Takeda Shingen invaded Hida, an old monkey was found healing his wounds in a pool of hot water... This is said to be the origin of the discovery of Hirayu Onsen, a famous hot spring in Japan. During the Edo period, feudal lords from the Hokuriku region would use this place as a lodging to relax and unwind after their long journeys on their alternate attendance voyages. Since then, hot springs have continued to gush forth everywhere to this day. Hirayu Onsen is located at the foot of Mount Norikura, and even today it is a refreshing hot spring resort with a rustic hot spring atmosphere.
Fukuji Onsen area
Emperor Murakami's secret recuperation at the "Tenno-sen"
Spa, Emperor Murakami had visited in the 9th Century.
Fukuchi Onsen is a simple hot spring in a mountain village where the legend of defeated warriors of the Taira clan remains. This old hot spring is also known as the "Emperor's Spring" because Emperor Murakami secretly recuperated there during the Heian period.
Shin Hirayu Hot Spring Area
A lively hot spring town that spreads across the plateau.
Middle of Okunda, and lively spa town in highland.
Shin Hirayu Onsen is a bustling hot spring village that combines history and tradition with new attractions. With its abundant hot spring water, Shin Hirayu Onsen is home to everything from simple guesthouses to modern hotels and relaxing Japanese-style inns. This hot spring area, with its highland resort atmosphere, also retains a valuable history. In 1690, the Buddhist monk Enku stayed here for over a year at Zentsuji Temple, leaving behind many simple Enku Buddha statues.
Tochio Onsen area
A simple hot spring village where you can enjoy the taste of home cooking
Rural spa town along the river.
If you head towards Okuhida Onsenkyo from Kamioka Town along the Takahara River, the first hot spring you'll come across is Tochio Onsen. It's said that the area got its name from the abundance of horse chestnut trees that once stood here. There are many down-to-earth, unpretentious inns here, and the home-style cooking made with wild vegetables and river fish is very popular. Stream fishing is also popular around Tochio Onsen. You can enjoy the rustic atmosphere while taking advantage of the abundant nature.
Shinhotaka Onsen area
An open-air bath paradise with a resort atmosphere
Deepest area of Okuhida and taste of Japanese Alps
Shinhotaka Onsen is spread across a plateau overlooking the Northern Alps. It is an open-air bath paradise where abundant hot spring water gushes forth from the riverbed. Hotels and pensions line the birch forest, creating a resort atmosphere. Shinhotaka is also the setting for Yasushi Inoue's novel "The Ice Wall," and is the trailhead for Mt. Yari and Mt. Hotaka in the Northern Alps.
Select an area
Hirayu Onsen area
A famous hot spring that still retains the legend of the white monkey.
The famous spa, whichris told as the white monkey had found
When Takeda Shingen invaded Hida, an old monkey was found healing his wounds in a pool of hot water... This is said to be the origin of the discovery of Hirayu Onsen, a famous hot spring in Japan. During the Edo period, feudal lords from the Hokuriku region would use this place as a lodging to relax and unwind after their long journeys on their alternate attendance voyages. Since then, hot springs have continued to gush forth everywhere to this day. Hirayu Onsen is located at the foot of Mount Norikura, and even today it is a refreshing hot spring resort with a rustic hot spring atmosphere.
Fukuji Onsen area
Emperor Murakami's secret recuperation at the "Tenno-sen"
Spa, Emperor Murakami had visited in the 9th Century.
Fukuchi Onsen is a simple hot spring in a mountain village where the legend of defeated warriors of the Taira clan remains. This old hot spring is also known as the "Emperor's Spring" because Emperor Murakami secretly recuperated there during the Heian period.
Shin Hirayu Hot Spring Area
A lively hot spring town that spreads across the plateau.
Middle of Okunda, and lively spa town in highland.
Shin Hirayu Onsen is a bustling hot spring village that combines history and tradition with new attractions. With its abundant hot spring water, Shin Hirayu Onsen is home to everything from simple guesthouses to modern hotels and relaxing Japanese-style inns. This hot spring area, with its highland resort atmosphere, also retains a valuable history. In 1690, the Buddhist monk Enku stayed here for over a year at Zentsuji Temple, leaving behind many simple Enku Buddha statues.
Tochio Onsen area
A simple hot spring village where you can enjoy the taste of home cooking
Rural spa town along the river.
If you head towards Okuhida Onsenkyo from Kamioka Town along the Takahara River, the first hot spring you'll come across is Tochio Onsen. It's said that the area got its name from the abundance of horse chestnut trees that once stood here. There are many down-to-earth, unpretentious inns here, and the home-style cooking made with wild vegetables and river fish is very popular. Stream fishing is also popular around Tochio Onsen. You can enjoy the rustic atmosphere while taking advantage of the abundant nature.
Shinhotaka Onsen area
An open-air bath paradise with a resort atmosphere
Deepest area of Okuhida and taste of Japanese Alps
Shinhotaka Onsen is spread across a plateau overlooking the Northern Alps. It is an open-air bath paradise where abundant hot spring water gushes forth from the riverbed. Hotels and pensions line the birch forest, creating a resort atmosphere. Shinhotaka is also the setting for Yasushi Inoue's novel "The Ice Wall," and is the trailhead for Mt. Yari and Mt. Hotaka in the Northern Alps.
