Katsuragi-no-Sato, Oku Hida Hot Spring

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Hot spring resort with a limited number of guests per day (10 groups). This Onsen-Ryokan offers a relaxing stay in a detached old private house.

Forget the hustle and bustle of the city, take a relaxing soak in the hot spring and enjoy the irori fireplace (open hearth).

I would like to introduce "Irori no Yado Katsuragi no Sato" located in Okuhida, Gifu Prefecture.



When I decided to go on a trip to Gifu Prefecture, I wanted to stay at a quiet and quaint ryokan where I could spend some relaxing time. So, I searched the internet and then found an attractive ryokan within wonderful features, such as "only 10 groups per day", "all rooms are private rooms in the detached houses", and "meals by the irori fireplace".

This "Irori no Yado Katsuragi no Sato" is an unusual ryokan with a hallway connecting the main building to detached houses. Unfortunately, the day we stayed was rainy, but the rain contributed fully to the beaty of the greenery in the garden.



The atmosphere inside the Ryokan was very calm. The ornaments and lamps decorating the corners of the rooms and hallways were very cute.



There was a tatami room with a robata (fireplace) near the entrance. The welcoming room next to the entrance was also cute.



The garden view from the hallway with a beautiful wood texture was also exceptional.


What was also impressive was the study room. Although not shown in the photo, there was a bookshelf behind the right-chair where a guest can read books while looking out over the beautiful garden. I wish I had a study room with such a great view like this in my house!


Dinner was a Japanese-style dish from the mountains, and we eat in the individual dining room with the irori fireplace.  


The grilled Ayu fish was so delicious that I was very impressed!


Hida beef and Gohei-mochi (rice cakes) were also grilled on the irori fireplace.  All dishes were very delicious!!




After the delicious meal, we went to the open-air hot spring bath. I soaked in the open-air hot spring bath in the room we stayed, but the large open-air bath was more spacious and comfortable!

We loved this Ryokan so much and enjoyed a luxurious moment at there. 

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