At Motoyu Magokuro, a hot spring hotel in Fukuji Onsen, Takayama, Japan.

Photo taken on November 5, 2014 I highly recommend this hot spring hotel in the Japanese countryside. Some camera photos. Motoyu Magokuro is a great Japanese-style hot spring hotel in Fukuji Onsen. I highly recommend it. During the autumn foliage season, it's best to book three months in advance. The rooms are large and beautiful, the hot springs are comfortable, and the food is delicious, especially the Hida beef, which is truly top-quality beef. November 5, 2024, from Nagoya to Takayama, 2 hours and 50 minutes by express bus; from Takayama to Fukuji Onsen, 1 hour and 10 minutes, 4 hours by bus; plus transfers, it takes nearly 4.5 hours. Magokuro (Motoyu Magokuro) is a high-end hot spring hotel that I carefully selected from the five hot spring villages in Okuhida Onsen. Otherwise, why would I take a 5-hour bus ride and spend a lot of money to book here? Once you experience a Japanese-style hot spring hotel in the mountains, you'll be reluctant to leave, and it will become the biggest temptation for me to visit Japan again. What does a hot spring hotel offer? The one-night, two-meal style represents Japanese hot spring culture. The rooms are tatami-matted, modern, and comfortable, with beautiful autumn foliage views outside the window. There are 8 indoor and outdoor baths, all with natural hot spring water, without any cold water or non-hot spring water added. The hot spring water here is rated as drinkable. Motoyu means that the hot spring water source is right here. This hot spring hotel is rare in that the temperature of the flowing spring water is just right for soaking, and the spring water flows continuously, making it a high-quality hot spring worth experiencing. My companions had no experience staying in a Japanese-style hot spring hotel, so I persuaded them to soak naked in the public bath. The best outdoor baths are all public. This hotel also has two private baths, which do not require reservations or fees. True high-end comfort should be like this. Even in the public baths, you hardly meet other people. My sister and I had the place to ourselves for an hour, with no one else, so I could take photos. In addition to the hot springs, the service at the Japanese-style hot spring hotel is also highly commendable. My companions praised them many times today. The ultimate service is not just about attitude, but also about details, such as after finishing a meal, when we opened the door, our slippers were neatly arranged. I can say that if it weren't for the hot spring hotel, I wouldn't have the motivation to visit Japan again and again. It's so much fun and enjoyable.