How is everyone doing in this year’s coldest spell so far?
At Fortune Inn in Hida Takayama, the air tightens sharply, and the wind brushing your cheeks tells you that “winter means business.”
According to AMeDAS, the temperature in the morning is around -4°C, with a snow depth of about 5 cm. There’s also a report of 14 cm of snowfall over the past 72 hours, and you can feel the entire town gradually turning white.

And today’s forecast is also for snow. Even if the temperature rises a little during the day, it will drop again at night.
In other words—this is the day when Takayama becomes the most like Takayama.

Snow isn’t just “white,” you know.
It absorbs sound, making the town quieter.
Lights blur softly, giving photos a gentle touch.
And just seeing your breath turn white makes the trip feel a bit like a scene from a movie.

What stands out about winter in Takayama is how strong that effect is.
The texture of the old wooden streets, the shadows cast by latticework, the lines of the rooftops—once snow settles on them, the scenery suddenly transforms into “another world.”

After sightseeing leaves your body chilled, that moment you open the door and step back into your lodging—
the warmth of the room gently loosens your shoulders.
In Takayama’s winter, that feeling becomes a true reward.

The great thing about staying in a guesthouse is how close it feels to everyday living.
You can make a warm drink, gaze out at the snow through the window, and take your time planning the next day.
A “home away from home” pairs perfectly with winter.

This morning’s temperature is below freezing, and some areas of the road surface may be slippery.
In addition, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an avalanche advisory (please exercise caution when near mountains or slopes).

You can enjoy Takayama even on a day trip.
But on snowy days in Takayama—it’s the overnight stay that truly brings it to life.

Evening—the time when the crowds fade and the town grows quiet.
Night—the time when the world outside the window glows softly white.
Morning—the time when the air is at its coldest, and the snowflakes whisper as they fall.

Being able to see these snowy scenes at specific times of day—
that’s what makes staying overnight worthwhile.
If the snowy view makes you think, “I want to stay here,”
chances are, that instinct is absolutely right.

Just about a 20-minute drive from Fortune Inn, the family-friendly Mont Deus Park Ski Resort is also highly recommended♪