Gifu · Hida-Takayama
Hotel Associa Takayama Resort Tenbo-no-Yu
ホテルアソシア高山リゾート 天望の湯
The onsen of a resort hotel standing on high ground above the town of Takayama, taking day bathers for 1,500 yen, which includes towel rental. It receives in two parts, from 7:00 to 11:00 and from 13:00 to 21:00, and the open-air baths on the fifth and seventh floors switch between men and women daily.
- Price (adult)
- ¥1,500
- Hours
- 7:00–11:00 / 13:00–21:00
- Closed
- Irregular closures (some days unavailable; check ahead)
- Access
- About 8 minutes by car from JR Takayama Station, with a free shuttle bus. By car it is about 10 minutes from Takayama IC on the Chubu-Jukan Expressway.
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Day bathing
- 1,500 yen for adults, 600 yen for elementary pupils and 400 yen for children before school age, with towel rental included.
- Baths
- The open-air baths on the fifth and seventh floors switch daily, so seeing both takes two days.
- Day bathing
- It receives in two parts, from 7:00 to 11:00 and from 13:00 to 21:00, and there are days when it cannot be used.
- Tattoos
- No tattoo policy is posted. Checking by phone beforehand is the safe course.
- Access & parking
- About 8 minutes by car from JR Takayama Station, with a free shuttle bus. Parking is available.
- Phone
- 0577-36-0001
- Official site
- associa.com ↗
- Open in Google Maps
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Why go
- Open-air baths looking down from high ground
- Towel rental included in the fee
- Bathing from 7:00 in the morning
A bath looking down on Takayama from high ground
The hotel stands on high ground above the town of Takayama, with its baths on the fifth and seventh floors of the spa wing. The two open-air baths switch daily, so a stay allows both by evening and morning. Day bathing is received from 7:00, so an early visit pairs the water with the view from the hill.
Prices and checking
Towel rental is included in the fee, so you can go empty-handed. There are days when it cannot be used, though, so checking the official notice is safer. Takayama is known for its morning market and old streets, so bathing in the morning and then going down into town works well.
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Ryokan day-use hours are limited and may be suspended in peak season — phone the same morning.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Sauna & wellness
Mood & scenery
Price
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-10 Operating status and rates cross-checked against the official site and onsen guides (full source notes in Japanese on the JA page)
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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