Sakamaki Onsen Ryokan

849. Sakamaki Onsen Ryokan, Okuhida Onsen, Nagano (pt.1) ★★★ I stayed overnight and also used the day-use bath. The day-use bath is listed from 11:00 to 16:00 for ¥600. It is included in the list of "secret" onsen, Hitou. An overnight stay for one person with meals is ¥14,000 to ¥15,000. It is off to the side, on a short stretch between two road tunnels by the river. It looks hidden, and it feels that way too. At the same time, from the stop in Hirayu Onsen, you can get there in about 10 minutes. The staff are Japanese, very pleasant, and knowledgeable about onsen, they immediately understand the customer. I arrived late, and dinner was already in full swing on the second floor. The owner at reception immediately suggested that I go to the onsen first, and then come to dinner. In the end I was the only one at dinner, since the other few guests had already finished. I ordered the double meal, kaiseki dinner and breakfast, and they understood right away and served the double meal without any questions. The kaiseki was fairly simple, but tasty, and the double portion was very welcome after a full day. The room has shared heating, which can be adjusted, but the difference is not very noticeable. Overall the temperature was fine in March, even with the snowy days. The toilet was shared on the floor, and there was a sink in the room. There is no switching of baths between men and women. About the baths: 1. Indoor men's bath. The water is clear with large fragments of white lime. A strong, proper sulfurous onsen smell. Temperature 43. Breathing inside is tolerable, and there is a shower area. 2. Outdoor women's bath in stone. The water is clear with white lime. Temperature 43. 09.03.2026 10.03.2026 11.03.2026

849. Sakamaki Onsen Ryokan, Okuhida Onsen, Nagano (pt.2) ★★★ About the baths: 3. Outdoor men's bath in stone. The changing room is right next to the bath, there is no shower. Great view of the mountain and forest, with a river below. The water is clear with white mineral deposits. The proper sulfurous onsen smell. The bottom of the bath is made of small pebbles. Temperature: 42.5-43. This is an extremely great place, top and hidden gem. You should visit either for a day trip or stay overnight. And it is very affordable too. 09.03.2026 10.03.2026 11.03.2026

Double meals (dinner and breakfast) at Sakamaki Onsen Ryokan 09.03.2026 10.03.2026

We finally visited for higaeri that lone onsen on the road to Kamikochi that we (and surely not just us) had driven past many times. And it turned out to be absolutely mind-blowing. The water is sulfuric with lots of large flakes, yet clear and very invigorating. The indoor bath is convenient for washing up and warming up, and you can crack the window open too. But the main attraction is of course the rotenburo with an incredible view of the cliffs and pleasant warm water. I didn't want to leave the rotenburo at all — I think you could easily sit there all day, and not just one day. This ended up being probably our last onsen of the year, and it was a worthy finale. I'd love to stay here sometime, and we'll definitely be coming back for higaeri more than once. Adding: higaeri is listed from 11:00 to 16:00, entry 600 yen. Apparently the higaeri sometimes doesn't operate, so it's better to call ahead if you're going specifically there. #rotenburo #sulfur