Gokayama Yoshinoya (in Japanese, Gokayama Ryokan Yoshinoya) is a small inn in Gokayama, Toyama, that sits between the World Heritage gassho villages of Suganuma and Ainokura. It is not related to the Yoshinoya beef bowl restaurant chain. The family has run an inn in Gokayama for more than 50 years, and the owner calls himself a “Gokayama guide.” Before you book, three things matter: the official site and booking page are in Japanese only; the six rooms have a toilet but no bath, so you bathe in the shared baths; and meals must be booked in advance.
Gokayama Yoshinoya at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 366 Gokayama Kaimugura, Nanto, Toyama |
| Location | On Route 156, in front of the Kaimugura bus stop |
| Rooms | 6, each with toilet and washbasin; up to 25 guests |
| Check-in / out | 15:00 / 10:00 |
| Meals | Dinner from 18:00, breakfast from 7:30 |
| Bath | Shared baths with Gokayama Onsen water, plus an herb bath |
| Payment | Credit cards, PayPay |
| Parking | Free, 10 cars |
| English | No English site; machine translation only |
Rooms and facilities at Gokayama Yoshinoya
What are the rooms like?
There are six rooms, from rooms for one guest to rooms for families and groups, and some have beds. After a renovation finished in January 2022, the inn says the rooms became larger and each gained its own toilet and washbasin. The booking page marks every room without a bath. All rooms are non-smoking, and there is Wi-Fi.
What is provided in the room?
| Type | Listed on the official site |
|---|---|
| To wear and use | Colored yukata, hand towel, bath towel, toothbrush (children’s sizes too) |
| Equipment | Tea set, air conditioning and heating, TV, fridge, safe, hair dryer |
| Shared | Two washing machines, one dryer, lounge, lobby, large hall, delivery service |
Meals at Gokayama Yoshinoya
What is dinner like?
The inn calls its food mountain cuisine (miyama ryori). The menu page describes wild vegetables and mushrooms from the hills, local bear and boar, Gokayama’s firm tofu and fresh iwana (char), cooked simply and by hand. The standard dinner lists salt-grilled and raw iwana, seasonal tempura, dressed and vinegared dishes, kamameshi rice, a hot pot and pickles; the upgrade adds more dishes. The menu changes with the season. Dinner starts at 18:00 and breakfast, Japanese with coffee after, at 7:30; the times can be changed on request.
Is there a vegetarian option?
There is a red-lacquered shojin (Buddhist-style) set of simmered tofu, dressed wild vegetables, tempura, kamameshi, soup and pickles. The inn notes that non-shojin dishes such as grilled iwana can be added, and the official pages do not say whether it is vegan. Ask the inn before you book.
Can the inn handle allergies?
The menu page asks guests to tell the inn about allergies or dislikes in advance, and says meals need a reservation. Children get a kids’ meal. The inn can also make rice balls or a light meal for an early start.
The baths at Gokayama Yoshinoya
What kind of water is it?
The bath uses Gokayama Onsen Ozenoyu water, listed as a calcium-sodium sulfate spring that is circulated and brought in, and there is also an herb bath. Photos show separate baths for men and women. Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, bath towels, a hair dryer and razors are provided.
Is there a private bath, and when are the baths open?
The official pages list no private or outdoor bath, and they do not give bath hours. Ask at check-in.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not say. Ask the inn before booking; our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Getting to Gokayama Yoshinoya in Gokayama
How do I get there by bus?
From JR Shin-Takaoka Station, take the World Heritage Bus to the Kaimugura stop, about 74 minutes. The access page says you can tell the driver you want to get off in front of Yoshinoya in Kaimugura. From Kanazawa Station it is about 1 hour 40 minutes with a change to the World Heritage Bus, and from the Meitetsu Bus Center in Nagoya about 2 hours 50 minutes on a reserved bus plus the World Heritage Bus. The official pages do not offer a regular station pickup.
What if I drive?
The inn is about 10 minutes from Gokayama IC, about an hour from Kanazawa and about 2 hours 30 minutes from Nagoya. Parking is free for 10 cars. By car, Suganuma is about 5 minutes and Ainokura about 10 minutes away. For the wider area, see our Toyama guide.
Children, cancellation and payment at Gokayama Yoshinoya
What do children cost?
Elementary school children pay 80 percent of the adult rate, and small children with meals and bedding pay 60 percent. On weekdays, a small child with meals only is 4,800 yen, with bedding only 2,500 yen, and with neither 1,000 yen.
What is the cancellation policy?
Per person: 20 percent of the stay 4 to 7 days before, 50 percent 2 to 3 days before, 80 percent the day before, and 100 percent on the day or for a no-show. To change a booking made online, you need the email address and password you booked with. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay, and is there a bathing tax?
The inn accepts credit cards and PayPay. Nanto City lists a bathing tax among its city taxes, but we could not confirm the amount, and the inn’s pages do not say whether it is in the price. See our onsen bathing tax guide.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Gokayama Yoshinoya
- The site’s English button is machine translation, and the booking page is in Japanese only.
- Room prices differ between the official menu page and the booking page; check the total on the booking page for your dates.
- Rooms have no bath, so bring what you need to the shared baths.
- Book meals ahead and send allergy details before arrival.
- The inn sells fishing permits and can guide hikes, wild-plant walks and village visits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gokayama Yoshinoya part of the Yoshinoya beef bowl chain?
What time is check-in at Gokayama Yoshinoya?
Do the rooms at Gokayama Yoshinoya have a bath?
What is the cancellation policy at Gokayama Yoshinoya?
How do I get to Gokayama Yoshinoya without a car?
Bottom line (2026): Gokayama Yoshinoya is a six-room family inn between Suganuma and Ainokura that serves home-style mountain cooking. Rooms have a toilet but no bath, the pages are in Japanese, and meals must be booked ahead. Book on the official booking page.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Gokayama Yoshinoya’s official pages: home (Japanese), about the inn, rooms, meals, access, area guide and the official booking page, plus Nanto City’s city tax overview. All were read on October 20, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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