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About this property
Established in 1817, Bosenkan is a ryokan with a 3600 square yard Japanese garden and various hot spring baths including a spacious open-air bath. Free shuttles from/to JR Gero Station is available. Free WiFi is provided at the lobby, and free private parking is also available at this ryokan. Bosenkan has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Towels, yukata robes, toothbrushes and a hairdryer are provided. There is free shuttle service, a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. Gero Onsen is 1640 feet from Bosenkan, while Gero Hot Spring is 1969 feet from the property. Takayama city is a 60-minute drive away, while Shirakawa-go is a 120-minute drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
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2 twin beds and 2 futon beds | ||
7 futon beds | ||
6 futon beds | ||
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3 futon beds | ||
3 futon beds | ||
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2 futon beds | ||
1 bunk bed or 2 futon beds | ||
1 bunk bed or 2 futon beds | ||
2 twin beds and 2 futon beds | ||
1 bunk bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ana
Philippines
“The dinner course was so worth it. Food just kept coming.” - Lara_croft108
United States
“It's like heaven. The territory is so beautiful, the staff is very friendly and accommodating, and the onsen is so relaxing. It's located about 15 min walk from the train station, or you can get a shuttle bus if you arrive in the afternoon. I...” - Tomohiro
Japan
“The ryokan offered us free yukata to wear. The hot spring was clean and had an outdoor bath. The room was spacious and for the price cannot complain” - Faiz
Singapore
“A nice and away from the city getaway. The sound of the river and the view of mountains as you look out from the window” - Heather
United States
“The room was beautiful and large and the private onsen bath outside on the private balcony was much needed after the first half of our trip through Japan. It helped to have a relaxing day and the dinner and breakfast that was served was amazingly...” - Duangporn
Thailand
“The room is quite big. It is convenient that the toilet is departing from bathroom. We got a room with perfect river view. The onsen is good. There is a big outdoor parking at the hotel. Staff is polite and helpful.” - Jessica
United States
“Hotel has onsen is perfect. Hotel offer shuttle service made it excellent.” - Iris
Israel
“Even though I put some bad reviews, i do recommend it as the onsen, the room size, the ammenities, the view from the room and the location is great.” - Hin
Hong Kong
“Free transportation to and from Gero station. The view was stunning and the service was great. They provide free map in English for tourist, and were able to communicate in English. Food especially the beef was excellent.” - Hoi
Hong Kong
“In the early morning of my booking, the hotel staff contacted me. Due to the heavy rain, the train service was disrupted. Although I was unsure of how to proceed, they were very enthusiastic in helping me reserve a seat on the direct bus to...”

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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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The fine print
Guests arriving after 22:00 must inform the property in advance. If the property is not informed, the booking may be treated as a no show. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
You must check in by 18:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
Please note that meal requests are not accepted on the day of arrival. Guests who wish to have meals at the property must book a meal-inclusive rate at the time of booking.
Please inform the property in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary needs.
The free shuttle from/to JR Gero Station is available. The shuttle departs from the station at 14:30, 15:00, 15:30 and 16:30.
The open-air hot spring bath is open 15:00-10:00.
At a surcharge, guests can reserve the private hot spring bath at the time of check-in.
Please note all guest rooms are smoking rooms; however, rooms can be deodorized upon request.
Please inform Bosenkan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
Guests with tattoos are not allowed to use shared bathing areas and other shared facilities.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.