Hida Hotel Plaza is Takayama's resort-style option inside the city. Located on Hanaoka-cho, about a five-minute walk from the station, it offers something rare in the town centre: a full spa floor, with two indoor hot-spring baths, an outdoor bath, a sauna and an indoor pool, open from early morning to midnight. Rooms range from compact twins to larger quadruple rooms, and there is a suite with a spa bath and an upper-floor panoramic quad. Two restaurants, a bar and lounge and a cafe mean you can eat without leaving the building, and there is a buffet breakfast for an additional fee. With free self-parking and bicycle rental, it works for both drivers and walkers, and it is popular with families and groups.
Location and getting around
The hotel is close to the station and the tourist information centre, which makes arrivals and departures easy, including the bus to Shirakawa-go and Okuhida. The Takayama Jinya is about a ten-minute walk, and the old town lanes are within walking distance, so you can see the highlights on foot. Bicycles can be rented, and drivers will appreciate the free parking, which is rare in central Takayama and useful in winter when roads are snowy.
Rooms and facilities
Choose a standard twin for a simple stay, a deluxe or Hollywood twin for more space, or one of the quadruple rooms if you have children. The suite with a spa bath suits couples who want a private soak, and the panoramic quad has a view from a high floor.
The baths are the draw, and a soak in the outdoor bath after a cold day of sightseeing is a good reason to stay here rather than at a plain business hotel. The pool and sauna add variety for families, and the restaurants offer local dishes, including Hida beef and regional specialities, alongside Japanese and Western options.
Who it suits and what to know: families, groups, drivers and anyone who values facilities over character. It is not a traditional ryokan, so expect a modern hotel feel, but the hot springs soften the difference. Breakfast is a paid buffet, and many guests find it worth buying given the range of local items.
Ask for a higher floor for a quieter room or a view, and check the pool and bath hours, as they can vary. The hotel is busy at weekends and in peak seasons, including the autumn festival and winter holidays, so book early.
Why stay here
- ✓Two indoor hot-spring baths
- ✓Outdoor hot-spring bath
- ✓Sauna and indoor pool
- ✓Two restaurants and a bar
- ✓Buffet breakfast available
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Bicycle rental
- ✓Five minutes from the station
Good questions
How far is Hida Hotel Plaza from Takayama Station?+
It is about a five-minute walk. The Jinya is roughly ten minutes away on foot.
Does the hotel have hot springs?+
Yes, it has two indoor onsen baths and an outdoor bath, plus a sauna and indoor pool. The baths open early and stay open until midnight.
Is parking available?+
Yes, free self-parking is offered, which is useful for drivers. Check availability in the busy seasons.
