"The room was super comfortable and roomy. The soaking tub in the bathroom was amazing because you could have it hot all the time.
The food was delicious and beautifully presented.
You should note that some of the rooms are not close to the soaking pools or the restaurant. You have to go through a locked door to the street, walk for 5 minutes, enter another building for the soaking pool and restaurant.
This place has one small pool for soaking so if you're looking for an onsen experience it would not be here."
"What an amazing stay! We loved every minute of our stay. The staff were amazing and so helpful and attentive. We loved the onsen and all the amenities that came with the hotel… free ice cream, ramen, mochi and saki were just some of the great things. Dinner and breakfast were fantastic. Thank you for an amazing magical stay in hirayu onsen, we will be back!"
"very nice hotel and everything is new. The onsen pool is small but water quality is high and very clean. The room is featured with modern designs and fairly new. Wifi is fast and bed is western style and very comfortale to sleep on. Dinner and breakfast are healthy and good. The service was best in class. Highly recommend this hotel."
"Wonderful first time stay in an authentic ryokan. Exceeded expectations. Decor is lovely. Food is delicious and served by attentive staff. Had a room with private inside and outside baths. Had never heard of a kotatso and it was so relaxing I didn't want to leave. Highly recommend."
"Okuhida Hot Spring Hirayukan is conveniently located, just a short and easy walk from the Hirayu Onsen bus terminal. A small shop beside the ryokan sells snacks and drinks, which is useful especially in the quieter evenings.
Check in was smooth and the ryokan already had our Expedia reservations. As with most Japanese ryokan, copies of our passports were taken. We stayed in the Japanese Style Room, Sengakuso, Non Smoking (35 sqm). Footwear must be removed at the main lobby and changed to the in house slippers, in line with traditional ryokan customs.
Our room was located some distance away from the main lobby and required climbing two flights of stairs, with no lift access. There were no shower facilities in the room, which is typical for many traditional ryokan. The onsen baths are located in the main building, and the male and female bathing areas are rotated once a day.
Buffet dinner offered at Y4400 per person from 6pm. It was enjoyable and good value, with a wide selection including seafood. Each table is provided with two fuel stoves, and guests can choose between grilling, hotplate, or hotpot to cook the raw food.
A nice touch is the free ramen served at the main lobby from 10pm to 10.30pm, perfect for a light supper after a soak in the onsen."
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Shirahone, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.
What’s there to see and do in Shirahone?
While you're exploring the area, Hirayu Onsen and Hirayu Waterfall are a couple of picturesque spots to get outside and enjoy nature. In the wider area, you’ll find Hirayu Onsen Ski Place and Mount Norikura.
What’s a holiday rental in Shirahone like?
Holiday rentals are private properties where you can stay for a few weeks, or just a few days, in Shirahone. Holiday rentals feature extras like WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll feel just like you're at home. If you're concerned about a sanitised environment, holiday rentals can offer a sense of seclusion away from public hotel lifts and busy front desks while still allowing you to travel. You'll also get more space in a holiday rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is a great choice for a small group gathering.
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