Yunoshimakan
509-2207 Gifu, Gero, Yunoshima 645, Japan – Great location - show map
The overall experience was brilliant, i love the Japanese style of the accommodation and the food. The main purpose was for the hot spring, and it was amazing. I would love to go there again for few days relaxing tour. The location on the mountain is great with a nice view, even thought it was a little big inconvenience if visiting the local town.
Qian,
Ireland
The service of staff are professional and helpful and the meal of hotel extremely good
Pak,
Hong Kong
An unique Japanese onsen experience. Superb service- starting from the pick up service at the train station, we felt taken care of on every step. Staff was really friendly and helpful, tehy even made our beds after dinner. Great views from the balcony. Facilities are really old- feels like staying in a musem. Kaiseki dinner experience was really good.
Killu,
Croatia
We have had an amazing (though short) stay at Yunoshimakan, perhaps the best accommodation experience so far. Wonderful location, just few minutes by shuttle bus from from Gero train station but far enough from town to enjoy the isolation and the overwhelming beauty of nature. Beautiful gardens all around the place, you could appreciate the early sakura period looking through your room window. Our ryokan room with private outside onsen was simply out of the world. Everything was peaceful and enjoyable. The hospitality of the staff was also top notch, and communication was smooth. It's a multi-floor estate but you still feel it's a quite and intimate place. Perfect for a relaxing vacation, you'd rather stay for at least two nights to experience both the facilities inside and the wonderful surroundings. Be sure to book a bekkan room with a private onsen included!
Paulina,
Belgium
Excellent experience, insane breakfast and dinner, beautiful hotel very classic for non touristic experience. Very friendly staff. Totally recommend it !
Diego,
United States of America
Staffs were perfect. Very warm welcome, great hospitality. The forrest around the hotel was very green.Onsen pools were great both public & private. Hotel was quite old but everything worked very well. Meals were superb.
Patpong,
Thailand
We all liked the outdoor onsen very much. Further more, their in-room dining service and the beds were perfectly arranged. We had a great stay there.
John,
Malaysia
Great experience the best service,food and facility, loved the onsen
Eldad,
Israel
Location was great! Rooms were very comfortable with great views
Lisa,
Canada
Tradational Japan Ryoka type room , Dress, To live as Japan Hot springs bath, delicians food, Realy perfect place if you want to live as a old time.
Ugur,
Turkey
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Located on a hill and overlooking the famous Gero hot-spring area, Yunoshimakan, founded in 1931, offers large public indoor hot spring baths and open-air hot spring baths. Guests stay in Japanese-style rooms and can request massages for an extra cost. This traditional property is registered as a tangible cultural property and has been awarded TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence.
The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Japanese Yukata robes and toothbrush sets are provided for all guests, and some rooms come with a private hot-spring bath. Others share bathrooms, while all rooms come with a private toilet.
Guests can relax at the traditional garden and enjoy night views of the city from the observatory. A karaoke room, billiard table and table tennis facilities are available for guests to spend their time. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop, and a LAN cable is provided at the hotel's cafe. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. Meals are served at the guests’ rooms or at the dining room.
JR Gero Train Station is a 15-minute walk away. Yunoshimakan Ryokan is a 45-minute train ride from JR Takayama Station and a 2-hour drive from Shirakawago.
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 for a two-person trip.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)
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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 Deluxe Suite with Hot Spring Bath
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Area Info – Great location - show map
Closest Landmarks
- Gero Onsen 0.4 miles
Closest Airports
- Komatsu Airport 61.6 miles
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Outdoors
- Grounds
Pool and Spa
- Bathhouse
- Open-air Bath
- Hot Spring Bath
- Massage (additional charge)
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Karaoke (additional charge)
- Ping-Pong
- Pool Table
Food & Drink
- Special Diet Meals (upon request)
- Breakfast in the Room
- Bar
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
- Daily Housekeeping
- Vending Machine (drinks)
- Suit Press
- Shuttle Service (free)
- Baggage Storage
- Souvenir/Gift Shop
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities (additional charge)
- Room Service
General
- Designated Smoking Area
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family Rooms
- Newspapers (additional charge)
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3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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.
Free!
One child under 6 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The ryokan operates a free shuttle bus service between the property and Gero Station. The bus schedule is set to match the departure and arrival times of the Hida limited express train at Gero Station.
Please fill in the Special Request box for the following:
- You must inform the hotel in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the hotel.
- Please notify what means of transportation you see will be using when arriving at the hotel.
- If you plan to bring children under the age of 13 years old. Please notify if meals are required.
- In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room.
- If you have food allergies or other diet restrictions, you must inform the property in advance. Special requests cannot be accepted on the same day.
- Please notify the hotel if you plan to bring children under 6 years old who will sleep on existing beds, and would like to have a children's menu, breakfast and special amenities for children at an additional charge.
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.
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