Hirayu no Mori
ひらゆの森36°11′ N 137°33′ EDay use¥700, about CAD 6.30 or USD 4.40 (October 2026 rates)
Hirayu no Mori suits anyone who wants to bath-hop between outdoor pools in the forest for ¥700. The trade-off is the bus ride from Takayama.
Know before you bathe
Wash and rinse at the taps before you get in, keep your towel out of the water and tie up long hair.
Getting there
About 1 hour from Takayama on the Nohi bus; two minutes' walk from the Hirayu Onsen stop.
Hirayu no Mori spreads 16 rotenburo through the woods, seven on the men's side and nine on the women's, and each pool has its own temperature and its own shade of white. A large indoor bath with a high open ceiling holds about 30 people, and there is a sauna. The two private baths are big iron pots, half indoors and half out.
It opens every day until 21:00, so it works after a day at Kamikochi or on the small Hirayu ski area next door.
Worth knowing
- Arrive early in the afternoon if you want a private iron-pot bath; they are first come, 12:00 to 15:00.
Quick answers about Hirayu no Moriよくある質問
How many outdoor baths does Hirayu no Mori have?
Sixteen: seven on the men's side and nine on the women's. It costs ¥700 for adults.
Can you visit Hirayu no Mori without staying the night?
Yes. Hirayu no Mori sells day entry at ¥700 per adult (2026), about CAD 6.30 or USD 4.40 (October 2026 rates).
Is Hirayu no Mori mixed bathing?
No. Hirayu no Mori keeps separate baths for men and women.
How much does Hirayu no Mori cost?
Prices at Hirayu no Mori start at ¥700 per adult (2026), about CAD 6.30 or USD 4.40 (October 2026 rates).
What are the opening hours of Hirayu no Mori?
Hirayu no Mori keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–21:00.
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