About this property
At Akaokan, guests can relax in the spacious public hot-spring baths and visit the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located a 20-minute drive away. Village housings feature Ainokura Gassho-style architecture. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests. JR Johana Train Station is a 30-minute drive away. Free WiFi access is offered in public areas. Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with Japanese futon bedding, or in rooms with a tatami area, which feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Western beds. Rooms are air-conditioned with a flat-screen TV, refrigerator and an private bathroom. Bath towels and bath amenities are provided. A souvenir shop is available for guests to purchase local gifts and drink vending machines are on-site. The front desk provides photocopying services. A traditional multi-course meal is served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the dining room. Akaokan Ryokan is a 5-minute free shuttle ride from Suganuma Historic Village. Nishi-Akao Bus Stop is the closest bus stop, located beside Akaokan Ryokan. Tour buses from Shirakawa-go to JR Takaoka Station depart 5 times a day.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
Property highlights
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
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FREE parking!
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Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chang
United States“The level of thoughtfulness was incredible. Every detail of our included delicious and beautiful multi course dinner and breakfast was exceptional. It was all made from local ingredients, like freshly caught rainbow trouble and fiddlehead ferns....” 
Dane
Japan“The Japanese style room was amazing. Very spacious and comfortable. The dinner was a lot, quite filling and very delicious local dishes. The staff were also very accommodating of our requests.”
Young United States“Food was excellent. Both dinner and breakfast. Very clean. Staff were nice and were helpful. Bus stops in front. Large gassho across the street.”- Joanne
Canada“We love the food! There was so much and the quality was good. Also, the bus stop was just outside the property, making it easy to take public transport there. We were able to visit Shirakawa-go and Suganuma World Heritage sites.” - Michel United States“The room and facilities were very nice in the Japanese style, futons with quilts for sleeping. Best of all was the heating table with skirts and low chairs. Get your legs underneath that and stay awhile! We had a meal plan, breakfast and dinner....”
- Madonna United States“the hostess was so helpful. she volunteered to drive us to town because we found we were short of yen”
- Mo
Singapore“Japanese style breakfast and dinner are perfect. Onsen is big and the facilities provided are good. The bed room is quite big enough for our family of five. Overall experience at this place is very satisfied.” 
Ran United States“Right on the bus stop. Very traditional Japanese style. Clean and nice onsen. Fantastic dinner and breakfast. If you want to have authentic Japanese holiday experience, you have to try this at least for one night.”- Anonymous United States“The food here was amazing, we felt extremely spoiled. Every meal took a lot of preparation and everything was delicious and beautiful. The hosts were so kind, wonderful stay.”
- Joyce Singapore“Breakfast and dinner provided were sumptuous and delicious. Onsen area is modest without a view. We took the room with attached bath and toilet. Which was on the first floor. So all's good. Our bedding was removed while we were at breakfast...”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are kindly requested to indicate the mode of transport to the property at the time of booking. If arriving by bus, please inform which bus stop you will be taking the ride from.
The free shuttle to and from Suganuma Historic Village is available between 09:00-16:00.
To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation at time of booking.
Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.
Please note that child rates are applicable to children 12 years and younger and adult rates are applicable to children 13 years and older. Please contact the property for more details.
Special meals for children 12 years of age and younger can be arranged at an extra cost.
Please inform Gokayama Onsen Akaokan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
