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Jikagen-sen 100% Kakenagashi Takayama Ryujin Onsen Ryu Resort & Spa

Gifu Prefecture／Takayama Ryujin Onsen
¥35,200～
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥30,100〜
(USD 188.90)

Ideal alkaline Onsen with 100% natural free-flowing hot spring water.

90 minutes from Nagoya, 45 minutes from Hida Takayama, and close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go, this Resort Hotel is located in the cool summer retreat of Shokawa Highlands. Enjoy trekking courses, river activities, and stargazing within the hotel grounds. Nearby attractions include a traditional golf course and popular ski resorts, making it a perfect destination for enjoying the highlands in summer and snow in winter. The Onsen features a rare "100% natural hot spring source with no added water, circulation system, or disinfectants," one of the few in The whole country. Savor authentic Onsen experiences along with dishes made using premium Hida ingredients such as A5-grade Hida beef.

4.32 - Good(49)
  • The 100% natural Ons...

    The 100% natural Onsen water is not too hot, yet it warms your body thoroughly and keeps you feeling cozy for a long time. It also helps relieve joint pain effectively. The snowy landscape view from the open-air bath is breathtaking. It’s an Onsen you can enjoy endlessly.The meals were delightful, featuring creative dishes like tomato mousse as an appetizer and steamed abalone with two-color sauce, along with local traditional cuisine. We were very satisfied.The Room was spacious and comfortable.The staff provided excellent service, making our stay pleasant and enjoyable.We would love to visit again!

    ビールきみ 1/29/2026
  • I had a wonderful New Year's celebration.

    We had the best New Year's experience. As soon as we parked, the staff kindly came to help with our luggage. They were truly friendly and attentive. The meals were absolutely delicious, and the natural Onsen was exceptional—the best we've ever experienced among all the Onsen we've visited so far. Our children have already decided that we will stay here again next year! It was truly amazing. Thank you very much!

    いっしーtwenty 1/2/2026

Facilities and Services

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  • Hot spring
Open-air bath / Free-flowing hot spring / Large public bath / Outdoor pool
IN15:00～18:30
OUT10:00
Number of rooms39 rooms
Your childPermitted
PetNot allowed
Pets are not allowed on the premises. Staying in vehicles with pets is also prohibited as barking or other noises may disturb other guests.

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Twin Room with Two Beds
[Twin Bedroom] <25 m² / Non-Smoking>
  • Twin
  • 25㎡
  • Capacity 1~2 people

[One-Night Breakfast Plan] Perfect for those who love sightseeing until late! Enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast featuring the best of Hida's delicacies <Breakfast Included>

IN 15:00～22:00
OUT 10:00
¥35,200～
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥30,100〜
(USD 188.90)

【One-night dinner Plan】No breakfast, enjoy a free morning. Savor "Hida beef and seasonal seafood" for dinner ＜Dinner included＞

IN 15:00～18:30
OUT 10:00
¥48,400～
Dinner included ; 2 peopleTax included¥41,390〜
(USD 259.76)
Standard Japanese-Western Room (35 m²) [Non-Smoking]
[Standard] Japanese-Western Style Room (35 m² / Non-Smoking)
  • Japanese-Western room
  • 35㎡
  • Capacity 2~3 people

[One-Night Breakfast Plan] Perfect for those who love sightseeing until late! Enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast featuring the best of Hida's delicacies <Breakfast Included>

IN 15:00～22:00
OUT 10:00
¥44,000～
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥37,620〜
(USD 236.10)

【One-night dinner Plan】No breakfast, enjoy a free morning. Savor "Hida beef and seasonal seafood" for dinner ＜Dinner included＞

IN 15:00～18:30
OUT 10:00
¥57,200～
Dinner included ; 2 peopleTax included¥48,910〜
(USD 306.95)
Affordable Japanese-Western Style Room
[Affordable] Japanese-Western Style Room (50 m² / Non-Smoking)
  • Japanese-Western room
  • 50㎡
  • Capacity 2~4 people

[One-Night Breakfast Plan] Perfect for those who love sightseeing until late! Enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast featuring the best of Hida's delicacies <Breakfast Included>

IN 15:00～22:00
OUT 10:00
¥45,100～
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥38,566〜
(USD 242.04)

【One-night dinner Plan】No breakfast, enjoy a free morning. Savor "Hida beef and seasonal seafood" for dinner ＜Dinner included＞

IN 15:00～18:30
OUT 10:00
¥58,300～
Dinner included ; 2 peopleTax included¥49,856〜
(USD 312.89)

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Introduction of the Accommodation

Here, you can experience an Onsen like no other.

Onsen
Onsen
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Selected as one of the Top 10 Ultimate Hot Spring Accommodations.

The bathtubs at Ryu Resort & Spa are not very large for a reason. We want you to enjoy the pure "100% natural free-flowing Onsen" water. If the bathtubs were made unnecessarily large, it would require adding water or using circulation systems. At Ryu Resort & Spa, 100% natural fresh Onsen water is drawn from 1,300 meters underground and poured directly into the bathtubs. The amount of Onsen poured in constantly overflows out of the tubs, and once it flows out, it is never reused in the tubs. This is only possible because we have an abundant supply of hot spring water with a stable temperature above a certain level. With our private source on a vast 28-hectare property, we can maintain this plentiful supply indefinitely. Moreover, with a source temperature of 55.5°C and an abundant flow rate of 180 liters per minute, we achieve true "100% natural free-flowing Onsen" without circulation systems, added water, or any chlorine disinfection. This type of pure Onsen straight from underground is extremely rare even in Japan. In fact, less than half a percent of all accommodations across the whole country offer genuine "100% natural free-flowing" Onsens like ours. Experience this truly pure and authentic natural hot spring for yourself!

Stylish Modern Design in the Heart of Nature

The lobby, guest rooms, restaurant, open-air baths, and connecting pathways are all enveloped in contemporary design. A stylish yet serene space harmonized with nature offers a truly relaxing experience. Discover an entirely new sense of wonder unique to the Hida Takayama area.

Stylish retreat in the heart of nature

Shokawa Highland Nature Lodge - Seasonal Charms

Dragon Resort & Spa, located on a highland at an altitude of 1,000 meters, is surrounded by the rich nature of Hida. Experience the beauty of seasonal landscapes and the warmth of people through local attractions and events. Discover the charm of Hida Shokawa.

Spring: Shokawa Sakura
Spring: Shokawa Sakura, over 500 years old, a designated natural monument of Gifu Prefecture.

Along the National Route 156 in Nakano, Shokawa Town, on the shores of Miboro Lake Dam, stand two striking ancient trees. These are Azuma Higan Cherry trees estimated to be over 500 years old. Originally located within the grounds of Nakano Shorenji Temple and Kourinji Temple, which now lie beneath the lake, these cherry trees were cherished by local villagers for generations. During the construction of Miboro Lake Dam, these trees were destined to be submerged but were successfully transplanted thanks to an initiative by the first president of the dam construction company.

Summer Aqua Marine Pool
Summer Trekking Course

Our hotel is located in the cool summer retreat of Shokawa Highlands, where you can enjoy trekking courses, river activities, fishing, and stargazing on the premises. Additionally, there is an outdoor pool for both adults and children to enjoy, which is free of charge for our accommodation guests.

Autumn Foliage
Autumn: "Starry Bar" with Stunning Autumn Foliage

In autumn, the "Starry Bar" at Ryu Resort & Spa is surrounded by stunning autumn foliage. The illuminated leaves in the deep night forest appear like a grand painting. Enjoy this "elegant beauty," different from daytime, at your leisure from the terrace bar. (The best time to view the autumn foliage is typically mid-October to mid-November.)

Winter Shirakawa-go: Winter Light-Up
Winter Shirakawa-go: Winter Light-Up

During the winter season, the entire town of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is illuminated. (45 minutes by car from our facility)

Enjoy nature to the fullest.

Within the Hotel grounds, which span an area equivalent to six Tokyo Domes, there are three trekking courses to choose from, allowing you to select the one that suits you best. Discover power spots in the forest where the Dragon God resides, enjoy scenic viewpoints of Mount Hakusan, and at night, marvel at stargazing spots. The clear skies over Shokawa offer breathtakingly majestic views of the stars. If you're lucky, you may even witness a celestial show in the night sky. In winter, under crisp blue skies, enjoy activities such as tracking animal footprints across snowy fields, sledding adventures, and snow sculpture making. Additionally, our Hotel offers excellent access to popular ski slopes. Recharge your energy with nature's power and refresh your spirit!

Night Sky
Autumn Scenery Around the Hotel
Trekking Course
Skiing

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation

  • The room
    The room
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Facilities & Services
    Facilities & Services

Notice from the Accommodation

  • "73 Ultimate Source Properties"

    Selected and featured in the top 10 of "Kyuukyoku no Gensen Yado 73"!

    Selected and featured in the Top 10 of "Ultimate Onsen Properties 73"!

    Published by Shodensha Shinsho, our Property has been featured in "Ultimate Onsen Properties 73." Furthermore, we have been chosen as one of the Top 10 among the 73 Onsen Properties.

    Among all Onsen, only 1% are said to be "100% natural hot spring flow," with no added water, circulation, or disinfectants. We spend 5 hours cleaning every day, and not a single drop of water that overflows from the bath is returned to the tub! Our "Takayama Ryujin Onsen" is a genuine "100% natural hot spring flow."

    Please enjoy the "miraculous water" that has captivated Onsen enthusiasts to your heart's content.

  • [Shokawa Cherry Blossoms] About 15 minutes by car from our property

    【-Cherry Blossom Viewing Information-】

    □■ Shokawa Zakura ■□

    Access: 15 minutes by car from our facility
    Best Viewing: Late April to early May annually

    ―― 500 years old.
    Standing along National Route 156,
    at the Nakano Observatory facing the Miboro Dam, is the "Legendary Old Cherry Tree."
    During the dam's construction, the transplantation, deemed "impossible," was successfully achieved,
    becoming a treasure to the local people as the .
    Every year, it continues to captivate many visitors.
    Please come to see the magnificent full bloom of the [Two Famous Cherry Trees].

Basic Information

Taxes■ A Hot Spring Tax of 150 yen per adult per night will be charged separately. ■ According to the Takayama City Ordinance in Gifu Prefecture, starting October 1, 2025, an Accommodation Tax will be charged separately as follows: (Up to 9,999 yen: 100 yen, 10,000–29,999 yen: 200 yen, 30,000 yen and above: 300 yen) per adult per night.
Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS / UnionPay / Debit card
Pets
Not allowed
Pets are not allowed on the premises. Staying in vehicles with pets is also prohibited as barking or other noises may disturb other guests.
BreakfastWe offer a healthy breakfast featuring Hida's local cuisine, including original hoba miso and handmade yuuan-grilled salmon.
Your child
You can stay.
Elementary School Student: 70% of the Adult Accommodation Fee Children aged 2–5 (with meals and bedding): ¥6,600 Children aged 2–5 (with meals, no bedding): ¥5,500 Children aged 2–5 (bedding only): ¥3,300 Infants aged 0–5 (no meals or bedding): ¥2,200 *Meals for children with meal plans will be served as a kids' lunch. *A minimum of two adults is required per reservation. For reservations with one adult and one child, the child will be charged the adult rate.
Room service
Not available
Common amenities
  • ○ Shampoo · conditioner
  • ○ Body soap · soap
  • ○ Towel · Bath towel
  • × Body towel · sponge
  • ○ Toothbrush set
  • ○ Comb · Brush
  • × Shower cap
  • ○ Hair dryer
  • × Shaving
  • × Shaving Gel/Foam
  • × Bath additives
  • ○ Yukata
  • × Nightwear
  • × Bathrobe
  • ○ Slippers
  • × facial cleanser
  • × Toner
  • × Lotion
  • × Makeup remover
  • × Cotton swab
  • ○ Cotton
  • × Clothing deodorizing spray
  • ○ Refrigerator
  • × Minibar
  • ○ Electric kettle
  • ○ Tea set (free)
  • ○ Television
  • ○ Safe
  • × Scale
  • × Trouser press
  • × Free morning edition
  • × Pay-per-view broadcast
  • ○ Satellite broadcasting
  • × Video on Demand
  • × Radio
  • × CD player
  • × DVD player
  • × Blu-ray player
  • × Speakers for portable audio
  • × In-room PCs and tablets
Facilities and Features
  • ○ Hot spring
  • × Rooms with open-air baths available
  • ○ Open-air bath
  • ○ Free-flowing hot spring
  • ○ Large public bath
  • × Private bath
  • × Sauna
  • × Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)
  • × Within a 5-minute walk from the station
  • × Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
  • × Indoor pool
  • ○ Outdoor pool
  • × Pet-friendly
  • × Spa facility
  • × Fitness
  • × Free shuttle service
  • × Shuttle Service (Paid)
  • × Room service
  • × Room Service Available 24 Hours
  • × Barrier-free
  • × Childcare services
Outdoor pool
Available period
7/19/2025~8/31/2025
Business Hours
09:00~17:00
Final admission time
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Fee（Guest）
Free
Fee（Non-guest）
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Children's pool
None
Age restriction
A child-sized family pool is available. Please note that there are no lifeguards on duty, so children must be accompanied by a guardian.
Pool shape
Irregular shape
Pool size
Length 12m
Width 6m
Water depth 100cm ～ 100cm
- The opening period is subject to change depending on weather and temperature conditions. - Swimwear rental is not available, so please bring your own.
Esthetic Massage
None
Fitness gym
None
Public Bath
The number of Public Bath
2
Business Hours
15:30~24:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
Available
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring (Heating)
Remarks
■ Business Hours 15:30–00:00, 6:00–9:00 *Please note that operating hours may change due to cleaning schedules.
Open-air bath
The number of Open-air bath
2
Business Hours
15:30~24:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
Available
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring
Remarks
■ Hours of Operation 15:30–00:00, 6:00–9:00 *Please note that operating hours may change due to cleaning schedules. *Guests with tattoos are kindly requested to refrain from using the bath facilities.
Spring quality and benefits

Alkaline Simple Hot Spring

For beautiful skin, diabetes, dry skin, neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, joint stiffness, bruises, chronic digestive disorders, sensitivity to cold, recovery after illness, fatigue recovery, and health promotion.

※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi"
In some facilities, heating or adding water for temperature adjustment may be performed. Additionally, please note that in some parts of the facility, the hot spring water may not be free-flowing from the source. For more details, please contact each facility.

SaunaNone
Hot stone spaNone
About Hygiene Measures
Notice on COVID-19 Prevention Measures At Ryu Resort & Spa, we have implemented the following measures to ensure a safe and comfortable stay for our guests during the COVID-19 pandemic: ※ Thorough ventilation and disinfection of all areas, including guest rooms. ※ Completion of three vaccine doses by all staff members. ※ Staff wearing masks, face shields, gloves, and regularly sanitizing with alcohol. ※ Daily draining of water in the large public bath; cleaning and disinfecting both the bathtub and bathroom with chlorine followed by high-temperature water pressure cleaning. ※ Ensuring social distancing by spacing out table seating for guests. ※ Transition from buffet-style dining to individual servings (with some exceptions). ※ Denial of accommodation for guests with a temperature above 37.5°C or those not wearing masks as measured by contactless thermometers. ※ As a standalone property surrounded by nature, there is no contact with non-guests during your stay. For more details, please visit our official website (www.ryuresort.jp/). We will continue to monitor the situation closely and strive to provide a safe environment for all our guests. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. *Please note that these guidelines may change depending on circumstances.*

Reviews

Overall Score
4.32
Good (49)
  • Rooms & Amenities
    4.06
  • Facility
    3.96
  • Hospitality & Service
    4.53
  • Meals
    4.51
  • Onsen & Bath
    4.57
  • Satisfaction
    4.31

*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*

*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*

Access Information

Address
Gifu Prefecture892-11, Shokawa-cho, Shinbutsu, Takayama City
TEL：+81-5769-2-2611

【By Car】
The Hotel is less than a 10-minute drive from Shokawa IC.
- From Nagoya: Ichinomiya IC ― (Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway) ― Shokawa IC ― Hotel
- From Osaka: (Meishin Expressway) ― Ichinomiya IC ― (Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway) ― Shokawa IC ― Hotel
- From Nagano/Tokyo: (Chuo Expressway) ― Matsumoto IC ― (Anbo Tunnel/Chubu Jukan Road) ― Takayama―Shokawa IC―Hotel
- From Shizuoka/Tokyo: (Tomei Expressway)―Toyota IC―(Tokai-Kanjo Road)―Mino-Seki JCT―Shokawa IC―Hotel

*During winter, please equip your car with snow tires or tire chains.*

【By JR Train】
- Nagoya to Takayama Station via Limited Express Wide View Hida. Rent-a-car available at JR Takayama Station. *Shuttle Service upon request; please inquire in advance as it may not be available on certain days.*
[JR Central Website](https://jr-central.co.jp/)

【By Bus】
- Meitetsu Bus Center to Takayama. Rent-a-car available at JR Takayama Station. *Shuttle Service upon request; please inquire in advance as it may not be available on certain days.*
[Nohi Bus Website](https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/highwaybus/nagoya/)

Parking Information
Fee
Free for guests
Parking time
Check-in to Check-out
Parking space
No restrictions
Number of parking spaces
100 cars available outdoor
Valet service
Unavailable
There is a free parking lot in front of the Hotel, so please park there.

Pickup and drop-off information
Unavailable

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