Winter in Okuhida is wrapped in bitter cold,
yet the falling snow and freezing air
create scenery found nowhere else.
“Okuhida Winter Story” means the events of
Hirayu, Fukuji, Shinhirayu, Tochio and Shinhotaka,
and all of the winter that surrounds them.
In each of these hot spring villages,
winter shows a different face,
and every visit brings a new encounter.
The winter you meet here
will surely feel a little different —
as if you had stepped into a new story.
Winter Events
& Lights
Hirayu, Fukuji, Shinhirayu, Tochio and Shinhotaka —
enjoy a different face of winter
in each of the five hot spring villages.
Winter Activities
Lights, hot springs, snowscapes and snow play —
winter in Okuhida brings moments that set your heart at ease.
In winter, temperatures in Okuhida Onsengo can drop to around −10°C, and snow and icy roads may occur.
If you are coming by car, please be fully prepared for winter roads, for example by fitting studless winter tires.
Before your visit, please check the weather and road conditions in advance and travel safely.
Okuhida Onsengo, in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture,
is a mountain hot spring area of five villages: Hirayu, Fukuji, Shinhirayu, Tochio and Shinhotaka.
By car
• About 60 min from Takayama IC
• About 90 min from Matsumoto IC
By public transport
• About 60–90 min by bus from JR Takayama Station
• About 90 min by bus from Matsumoto Station
* In winter, travel times may vary depending on the weather.
Access (Japanese)
Deep In Timeless Japan.
Leave time behind and go deeper into Japan.
For accommodation, sightseeing, transport and hot spring information,
please visit the Okuhida Onsengo official website.
