Ryokan 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 hostel is operated by a Japanese couple. The wife speaks very good English. Good location and near every thing. There is also free pickup service. Onsen is good with both outside and inside pools.
Chinabreakfast was good. location was relatively easy to get to through the JR line. onsen was clean. rooms were comfortable and well furnished. staff was super friendly
United States of AmericaWe felt like we were visiting family. The staff was so welcoming. The food was the best! Loved the onsen. The only reason I didn’t rate the the beds higher is only because we’re not use to sleeping on the floor. But, staying in a ryokan, we wanted to experience it to the fullest.
United States of AmericaThe onsen is so beautiful. We were able to do family onsen which makes it so much more enjoyable. The dinner and breakfast were in private rooms. It feel I can enjoy the dinning so much better. The food was excellent. I also loved the traditional room. We had the sleeping area plus a living room. The property is so pretty, and I also enjoyed the message recliner. I would highly recommend this place.
United States of AmericaThey're a bit far from Gero station, around 1 km away. The owners recommended us to contact them via tourist information to pick us up. Also help us carried 2 big luggages up to 2nd floor (they don't have elevator.) The Onsen separates Male and Female, opens 16:00-09:00 on the next morning. Onsen itself quite good, nice temperature, having both indoor and outdoor.
ThailandHotel is very great Japanese style. The owner are very helpful , friendly,kindness. Onsen bath is very private, clean and nice both outdoor and indoor. Breakfast is very yummy.
ThailandI like staff. They are good supporting and very nice.
ThailandThe very friendly staff and the kindness of the owners !! Also, the house is beautiful, you can experience a stay in a traditional house. Also, most of the ryokan are very big with a lot of room this one is more a family business which is for me much better. The onsen is very good I went at 10pm to relax before sleeping nobody was there.
ThailandThe 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.
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Izumi-so
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Emily
United States of America
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Gina
China
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Albert
United States of America
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Cindy
United States of America
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Ava
United States of America
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Klao24
Thailand
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มัชลี
Thailand
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Auemporn
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Idris
Thailand
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Lachie
Japan
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 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
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, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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See what guests loved the most:
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Emily
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.”
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Gina
China“The hostel is operated by a Japanese couple. The wife speaks very good English. Good location and near every thing. There is also free pickup service. Onsen is good with both outside and inside pools.”
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Albert
United States of America
“breakfast was good. location was relatively easy to get to through the JR line. onsen was clean. rooms were comfortable and well furnished. staff was super friendly”
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Cindy
United States of America
“We felt like we were visiting family. The staff was so welcoming. The food was the best! Loved the onsen. The only reason I didn’t rate the the beds higher is only because we’re not use to sleeping on the floor. But, staying in a ryokan, we wanted to experience it to the fullest.” Read more
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Ava
United States of America
“The onsen is so beautiful. We were able to do family onsen which makes it so much more enjoyable. The dinner and breakfast were in private rooms. It feel I can enjoy the dinning so much better. The food was excellent. I also loved the traditional room. We had the sleeping area plus a living room. The property is so pretty, and I also enjoyed the message recliner. I would highly recommend this place.” Read more
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Klao24
Thailand“They're a bit far from Gero station, around 1 km away. The owners recommended us to contact them via tourist information to pick us up. Also help us carried 2 big luggages up to 2nd floor (they don't have elevator.) The Onsen separates Male and Female, opens 16:00-09:00 on the next morning. Onsen itself quite good, nice temperature, having both indoor and outdoor.” Read more
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มัชลี
Thailand
“Hotel is very great Japanese style. The owner are very helpful , friendly,kindness. Onsen bath is very private, clean and nice both outdoor and indoor. Breakfast is very yummy. ”
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Auemporn
Thailand
“I like staff. They are good supporting and very nice.”
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Idris
Thailand
“The very friendly staff and the kindness of the owners !! Also, the house is beautiful, you can experience a stay in a traditional house. Also, most of the ryokan are very big with a lot of room this one is more a family business which is for me much better. The onsen is very good I went at 10pm to relax before sleeping nobody was there.” Read more
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Lachie
Japan“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. ” Read more
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Gero Onsen Gassho-mura0.7 miles
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River 飛騨川0.3 miles
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Matsumoto Airport45.5 miles
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Toyama Airport58 miles
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Komatsu Airport61.5 miles
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Amenities of Izumi-so
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Shared bathroom
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Hiking
- Karaoke
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
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
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Laundry
General
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Safe
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
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.
FAQs about Izumi-so
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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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Izumi-so is 2,300 feet from the center of Gero.
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Room options at Izumi-so include:
- Quad
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Izumi-so offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
- Karaoke
- Hot spring bath
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
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Yes, Izumi-so is popular with guests booking family stays.
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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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From the nearest airport, you can get to Izumi-so by:
- Car 3h
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Izumi-so (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
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Guests staying at Izumi-so can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
