Izumi-so
509-2207 Gifu, Gero, Yunoshima 212 , Japan – Great location - show map
Friendliness and how personal the stay was! They knew my name and spoke English as best they could which I really appreciate and made me feel welcomed.
United States of AmericaThe futon were very confortable, the hosts were very nice and friendly, the dinner was incredibly refined.
JapanCozy family run ryokan in Gero. The owners were very attentive to our needs and extremely helpful. Room was spacious and clean.
SingaporeThe place has a very warm atmosphere thanks to the staff, they gave us directions and suggestions for how to fill our time. They took our bed get into consideration and recommended restaurants to suit. It’s a quaint, older hotel that shows its age in some parts but has fantastic hot baths. I think they were the hottest baths we’d visited in Japan! We were even lucky enough to get a lift to the station to make our train. We’ll be back and will recommend Izumi-so to any friends visiting the area.
JapanThe owner is so kind and give us more imformations. Facilities and onsen are good. Feel likes we are live in our house.
Thailand일본 전형적인 료칸이며 너무 친절하셨습니다. 오래됐지만 그래서 더 좋았고, 청결하고 어디든지 깔끔했습니다. 온천도 최고였고 방도 굉장히 넓었으며 조식도 정갈하고 반찬 하나하나 맛있었습니다. 다음 게로를 간다면 꼭 다시 들리고싶네요!
South Korea闆娘的熱情成就了這趟入住經驗，有一種回外婆家過週末的感覺。在下雪天的戶外溫泉為本次旅程增色不少！ The warmth and passion from Mrs.長谷川 are definitely sparkles of this journey. It feels like spending the weekend at our own grandparents’ house. The outdoor hot spring in a snowy night worths the stay. Highly recommended!
Taiwan위치가 온천박물관 근처여서 괜찮았어요~ 게로가 좁다보니 위치도 이정도면 훌륭해요! 요청드려서 픽업까지나외주셨고 다음날 아침시장이랑 합장촌간다고했더니 태워주셨어요~~ 주인아주머니와 아드님(?)이 그래도 영어를 잘구사하셔서 언어소통에도 지장없었구요~ 오히려 저보다더잘하심! 묵은날이 좀추운날이었는데 이불도넉넉히 준비해주시고 난방도 따숩게 틀어놔주셔서 넘 따뜻하게잘잤어요~~ 숙소깨끗한거는 말할것도 없고 온천도 노천탕이있어서 피로잘풀고왔어요~ 석식도 맛있고 가족들이 운영하는 소박하고 아담한 정성이 깃든 숙소였답니다^^
South Koreaスタッフの方が皆さんとても、良い人です。料理も、美味しいかったです。 娘と二人で、ゆっくりできました。 また、行きたいです
Japan送迎の車を出していただいたり、下呂のおすすめの観光地を教えてくださったりと、丁寧であたたかい接客が素敵でした。 ごはんも美味しくて、お風呂も気持ち良かったです！
Japan
- What guests loved the most:
“Friendliness and how personal the stay was! They knew my name and spoke English as best they could which I really appreciate and made me feel welcomed.”
United States of America“The futon were very confortable, the hosts were very nice and friendly, the dinner was incredibly refined.”
Japan“Cozy family run ryokan in Gero. The owners were very attentive to our needs and extremely helpful. Room was spacious and clean.”
Singapore“The place has a very warm atmosphere thanks to the staff, they gave us directions and suggestions for how to fill our time. They took our bed get into consideration and recommended restaurants to suit. It’s a quaint, older hotel that shows its age in some parts but has fantastic hot baths. I think they were the hottest baths we’d visited in Japan! We were even lucky enough to get a lift to the station to make our train. We’ll be back and will recommend Izumi-so to any friends visiting the area.”
Japan“The owner is so kind and give us more imformations. Facilities and onsen are good. Feel likes we are live in our house.”
Thailand“일본 전형적인 료칸이며 너무 친절하셨습니다. 오래됐지만 그래서 더 좋았고, 청결하고 어디든지 깔끔했습니다. 온천도 최고였고 방도 굉장히 넓었으며 조식도 정갈하고 반찬 하나하나 맛있었습니다. 다음 게로를 간다면 꼭 다시 들리고싶네요!”“0”
South Korea“闆娘的熱情成就了這趟入住經驗，有一種回外婆家過週末的感覺。在下雪天的戶外溫泉為本次旅程增色不少！ The warmth and passion from Mrs.長谷川 are definitely sparkles of this journey. It feels like spending the weekend at our own grandparents’ house. The outdoor hot spring in a snowy night worths the stay. Highly recommended!”“0”
Taiwan“위치가 온천박물관 근처여서 괜찮았어요~ 게로가 좁다보니 위치도 이정도면 훌륭해요! 요청드려서 픽업까지나외주셨고 다음날 아침시장이랑 합장촌간다고했더니 태워주셨어요~~ 주인아주머니와 아드님(?)이 그래도 영어를 잘구사하셔서 언어소통에도 지장없었구요~ 오히려 저보다더잘하심! 묵은날이 좀추운날이었는데 이불도넉넉히 준비해주시고 난방도 따숩게 틀어놔주셔서 넘 따뜻하게잘잤어요~~ 숙소깨끗한거는 말할것도 없고 온천도 노천탕이있어서 피로잘풀고왔어요~ 석식도 맛있고 가족들이 운영하는 소박하고 아담한 정성이 깃든 숙소였답니다^^”“0”
South Korea“スタッフの方が皆さんとても、良い人です。料理も、美味しいかったです。 娘と二人で、ゆっくりできました。 また、行きたいです”“0”
Japan“送迎の車を出していただいたり、下呂のおすすめの観光地を教えてくださったりと、丁寧であたたかい接客が素敵でした。 ごはんも美味しくて、お風呂も気持ち良かったです！”“0”
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A 3-minute drive from JR Gero Train Station, Izumi-so offers Japanese-style rooms, an indoor and an open-air natural hot spring bath and Japanese cuisine. The hotel houses a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. Free parking is available, and a free pick-up can be requested from the station.
Guests at Japanese-style spa hotel Izumi-So can unwind in a public hot spring bath, play table tennis, or go fishing or hiking in the area. The hotel offers laundry service, and it assists in arranging car rentals.
Rooms feature a tatami (woven mat) floor and traditional futon bedding. They are fitted with air conditioning, a TV and an electric kettle. Bathroom facilities are shared, and some rooms have a private toilet.
The hotel serves a Japanese breakfast and a traditional multi-course dinner with local specialties.
Izumi-so is within ga 10-minute walk from Gero Onsen and Onsen-ji Temple, and a 1-hour drive from
Hida Funayama Arkopia Ski Resort. JR Gero Station is a 13-minute walk away.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
Property Highlights
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Asian
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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See what guests loved the most:
- EEmily
United States of America“Friendliness and how personal the stay was! They knew my name and spoke English as best they could which I really appreciate and made me feel welcomed.” 
Rébecca
Japan“The futon were very confortable, the hosts were very nice and friendly, the dinner was incredibly refined.”
Regina
Singapore“Cozy family run ryokan in Gero. The owners were very attentive to our needs and extremely helpful. Room was spacious and clean.”
LachieJapan“The place has a very warm atmosphere thanks to the staff, they gave us directions and suggestions for how to fill our time. They took our bed get into consideration and recommended restaurants to suit. It’s a quaint, older hotel that shows its age...”
Parichat
Thailand“The owner is so kind and give us more imformations. Facilities and onsen are good. Feel likes we are live in our house.”
Sohee
South Korea“일본 전형적인 료칸이며 너무 친절하셨습니다. 오래됐지만 그래서 더 좋았고, 청결하고 어디든지 깔끔했습니다. 온천도 최고였고 방도 굉장히 넓었으며 조식도 정갈하고 반찬 하나하나 맛있었습니다. 다음 게로를 간다면 꼭 다시 들리고싶네요!”
Wei-han
Taiwan“闆娘的熱情成就了這趟入住經驗，有一種回外婆家過週末的感覺。在下雪天的戶外溫泉為本次旅程增色不少！ The warmth and passion from Mrs.長谷川 are definitely sparkles of this journey. It feels like spending the weekend at our own grandparents’ house. The outdoor hot spring in a snowy night worths the...”
MinkyungSouth Korea“위치가 온천박물관 근처여서 괜찮았어요~ 게로가 좁다보니 위치도 이정도면 훌륭해요! 요청드려서 픽업까지나외주셨고 다음날 아침시장이랑 합장촌간다고했더니 태워주셨어요~~ 주인아주머니와 아드님(?)이 그래도 영어를 잘구사하셔서 언어소통에도 지장없었구요~ 오히려 저보다더잘하심! 묵은날이 좀추운날이었는데 이불도넉넉히 준비해주시고 난방도 따숩게 틀어놔주셔서 넘 따뜻하게잘잤어요~~ 숙소깨끗한거는 말할것도 없고 온천도 노천탕이있어서...”
YagiJapan“スタッフの方が皆さんとても、良い人です。料理も、美味しいかったです。 娘と二人で、ゆっくりできました。 また、行きたいです”
OdaJapan“送迎の車を出していただいたり、下呂のおすすめの観光地を教えてくださったりと、丁寧であたたかい接客が素敵でした。 ごはんも美味しくて、お風呂も気持ち良かったです！”
- Do you cater for any allergy or food preferences?Thank you for your asking. Yes I do.Answered on 2 January 2023
- What time are the communal baths available?Usually pm400 ~am900 Over night. Thank you for asking. Have a nice day. IZUMISO HASEGAWAAnswered on 28 February 2021
- What time do I have to arrive for dinner?夕食時間は6;00～ 6;15～ 6:30～ からになっております。Answered on 13 October 2022
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Hiking
- Karaoke
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Laundry
- Safe
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- English
- Japanese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Izumi-so accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
The free pick-up service from JR Gero Station is subject to availability.
Guests must check in by 6:00 PM to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
Legal info
FAQs about Izumi-so
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The prices at Izumi-so may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Izumi-so include:
- Quad
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Izumi-so is 2,300 feet from the center of Gero.
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Yes, Izumi-so is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Izumi-so offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
- Karaoke
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Public Bath
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Check-in at Izumi-so is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Izumi-so can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
