Izumi-so
509-2207 Gifu, Gero, Yunoshima 212 , Japan –
Izumi-so This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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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.
This property is also rated for the best value in Gero! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Asian
Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Closest Landmarks
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Gero Onsen Gassho-mura0.7 miles
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Meiho Ski Area14.2 miles
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Ciao Ontake Snow Resort16.7 miles
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Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine19 miles
Natural Beauty
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飛騨川 River0.3 miles
Closest Airports
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Matsumoto Airport45.5 miles
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Komatsu Airport61.5 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“The owners of this place were incredibly friendly and made us feel at home. They picked us up from Gero Station and offered to drop us at the station the day af...”
New Zealand“Excellent service and hospitality. The owners are so warm and nice. They can offer travelers good suggestions to explore Gero. Location is great. It’s around 10...”
China“Gracious hospitality of staff, onsen baths indoor/outdoor springs good for silky skin, relaxed homey atmosphere, our spacious room w/toilet, good breakf...”
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Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
Booking is safe
Facilities of Izumi-so Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
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Health & Wellness Facilities
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Hiking
- Karaoke
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Laundry
General
- Family rooms
Languages Spoken
- Japanese
- English
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children and Extra Beds
All children are welcome.
One child under 2 years is charged JPY 1050 per person per night when using existing beds.
One child from 3 to 5 years is charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person when using existing beds.
One child from 6 to 12 years is charged 70 % of the room stay per night and person when using existing beds.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Izumi-so accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
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.
