Ryokan Mutsumikan
509-2206 Gifu, Gero, Koden 1167-1, Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 300 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The room quite bigger than another hotel type in Japan.Onsen is very private not too small both indoor and outdoor onsen. The Kaiseki ( Dinner course ) and Breakfast set was superb The staffs were really nice and helpful. The location is great just a few distance from Gero station Futon is very comfy.
ThailandRight next to the JR station. 2 minutes walk to the fireworks. Set dinner has hida beef.
ChinaClose to station and have plenty of car park for people who went there with a car like us. Simple but lovely onsen facility. The staff are all very helpful and friendly there. The girl who served us tea, dinner and breakfast is very lovely and attentive. The food is absolutely amazing too, especially dinner. We highly enjoyed our stay.
AustraliaTraditional Japanese inn.Breakfast and dinner were very good. Great onsen especially the outdoor pool. Short walk from train station.
United States of AmericaLocation is great . Dinner and breakfast are really good. We did enjoy the meal.
ThailandTraditional Ryokan, with excellent accommodation. The staff is very attentive, The meals are divine. Everything works very well. Location next to the Gero train station.
BrazilThe hotel in a great location, 3-5mins walk from the train station. The dinner and hot spring are really nice, we were enjoying the dinner and hot spring here.
Hong KongThe location is perfect just 3 mins walk from Gero station.
AustraliaThe hotel is very near to the train station. Just passing through the tunnel to find the hotel.
ThailandLocation, two min walk to the station. Cute town for a one night stay. This hotel fits the bill.
United States of America
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Mutsumikan 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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Luxanawadee
Thailand
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Jingjing
China
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Qinwei
Australia
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James
United States of America
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Passamon
Thailand
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Ailson
Brazil
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Mankamlam
Hong Kong
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Stephanie
Australia
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Chutimun
Thailand
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Kenneth
United States of America
Mutsumikan offers traditional Japanese-style guest rooms featuring relaxing ambiance and tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Boasting natural hot spring baths in the Gero Onsen area, it is located just a 2-minute walk from JR Gero Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Mutsumikan has been selected as one of the Top 25 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2018.
Its guestrooms are fitted with wide windows, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. Guests can try on yukata robes and unwind in the seating area with a low table and cushions. Some rooms have a private bathroom with a natural hot spring bath.
The family-run ryokan features friendly staff and personalized services. Local items can be purchased at the gift shop, while safety deposit boxes and free luggage storage are available. Free shuttles from the Gero Station are offered if guests are carrying many luggage.
The property is a 30-minute drive from Hida-Osaka Waterfalls and Gandate-kyo Gorge. Hida Takayama area is a 60-minute drive away.
A traditional Japanese multi-course dinner featuring Hida beef or pork is served to guests with a dinner-inclusive plan. The café lounge serves snacks and drinks.
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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
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Breakfast Info
Asian
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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Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom
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Single Room with Shared Bathroom
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Host Info
Property info
Mutsumikan was founded in 1912,has been selected as one of the Top 25 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Hotel Award 2016,2018 and 2019. We are a 4th generation family-run Ryokan, one of the last family-owned Ryokan operated in Gero city. We look forward to welcoming you!
Languages Spoken
English, Japanese
What's nearby *
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Gero Onsen Gassho-mura0.6 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Daily Yamazaki convenience store Supermarket0.1 miles
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Konomi noodle and dumpling bar Restaurant0.1 miles
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Mori coffe shop Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
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Fukiya coffe/noodle restaurant Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
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Kantatsu Izakaya dinning bar Restaurant0.1 miles
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Lawson convenience store Supermarket0.1 miles
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Oshaberi coffe shop Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
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Wako Hida-Beef BBQ restaurant Restaurant0.2 miles
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V drug store Supermarket0.3 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Hida river River0.1 miles
Closest Airports *
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Matsumoto Airport45.7 miles
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Toyama Airport58.3 miles
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Komatsu Airport61.8 miles
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Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bath/Hot spring
- Full-body massage
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Massage Additional charge
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Snack bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
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
- Shuttle service
- Lockers
- Shuttle service (free)
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Gift shop
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
- Room service
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Elevator
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Newspapers
- Air conditioning
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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prepayment
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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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
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Mutsumikan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Child rates are applicable to children 4 years of age and older. Please contact the property directly for more details. Please also be informed that extra charges are not shown in the room rate. Guests are required to make the payment directly to the hotel when they arrive.
Please note, hot spring tax applies to children ages 12 years old and above for an additional fee.
Please inform the property of your means of transportation, at the time of booking.
Dinner includes Hida beef. If you prefer pork instead of beef, or if you have any food allergies or dietary needs, please inform the property at the time of booking. Please note that requests must be informed in advance, and changes cannot be made after check-in.
For guests booking 4 or more rooms, please be informed that different policies will apply and extra charges may be applied. For more details, please contact the property.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
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.
