Yarimikan

A traditional farmhouse-style inn on the banks of the Gamata River in Okuhida. A member of the Association for Preserving Inns with Natural Hot Spring Sources, it offers high-quality, free-flowing hot spring water with no recirculation or chlorine treatment. Every effort is made to preserve the natural qualities of the water, providing an authentic secluded hot spring experience surrounded by nature.

As its name suggests, Yarimi-no-Yu is a mixed-gender open-air bath with views of Mount Yari, one of the main peaks in the Northern Japanese Alps. The inn has eight baths in all, including private open-air baths and spacious separate public baths for men and women. Try several of them to fully experience Okuhida’s hot spring waters.

Guest rooms include modern Japanese-style rooms, folk-craft-inspired rooms, Japanese-Western rooms with private indoor baths, and detached storehouse-style accommodations with open-air baths, allowing guests to choose the room that best suits their preferences.

The inn also offers an extensive selection of dishes. Popular choices include premium Hida beef steak cooked on an iron griddle, Hida beef steak with hoba miso, and charcoal-grilled Japanese char. Yarimikan is one of only a handful of establishments in Okuhida certified as an official Hida Beef Restaurant. Local sake that pairs well with the food is also available, while the homemade fruit liqueurs are especially popular with female guests.