Gokasanso

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.1

Located in the Gokayama hot-spring area, Gokasanso offers Japanese and Western-style accommodations with a flat-screen TV. Guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and wear Japanese Yukata robes. The air-conditioned rooms feature a private toilet, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Bathrooms are shared with all other guests. A bedside lamp makes use of locally produced washi, Japanese traditional paper. Local gifts can be purchased at the souvenir shop and sauna rooms are available as well. Guests can enjoy a traditional Gokayama music performance at the lobby on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the public areas. A traditional multi-course meal is served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the dining room. UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shirakawago Historic Village is a 30-minute drive away. World Heritage Sites, Suganuma and Ainokura Village are both a 10-minute drive and Taira Ski Resort is a 15-minute bus ride away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Asian

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

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Alain
Japan Japan
“Great onsen and included meals. We even had a nice show organized by the hotel staff. Great location if you want visit Gassho-Zukuri houses around.”
William
United States United States
“We really enjoyed our stay here. We liked practically everything about the place. The staff were excellent, friendly, helpful. The food was good. The hotel snacks and gifts were good and reasonable. The onsen was excellent. The World Heritage site...”
Dan
Australia Australia
“Staff all have been excellent, I stayed 2 nights, when I was leaving the weather warmed up and roads became slippery, staff offered free car driving me to the bus stop, ver sweet! The price is very good, foods are well presented and very good in...”
Katie
United States United States
“The onsen is situated in a beautiful valley, perched on a hillside just above the town of Kaminashi. Huge, lush mountains surround you, and there’s a large river running down the valley below. The staff was very welcoming and let us leave our bags...”
Mika
United States United States
“The room had incredible views of the snowy mountains, the meals had a lot of fresh, local, and seasonal food, the hot spring was great, and the staff were friendly and helpful.”
Huimin
United States United States
“Food is much much over my expectations! All meals were prepared with local produce and almost 100% whole food.”
Joanne
United States United States
“Great location for those wishing to see the Gassho farmhouses off the beaten path. Welcoming staff and a little show for tourist on certain nights. Price included two wonderful meals in common area with other guests - two seating options for...”
Shlomit
Israel Israel
“The hotel is located on a mountain with a great view. The room was quite big but had no private bathroom only toilet. However there was a public bath which was very nice.”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The onsen is very nice, as is the nature around the location, tasty Japanese food”
Tan
Singapore Singapore
“Fabulous Mountain View all covered with snow. Very relaxing onsen to enjoy ans part of half board package, including a really nice outdoor onsen with snow around. Dinner with hida beef and breakfast were delicious. Hotel has elevator and so no...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
清流
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

Amenities of Gokasanso

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 06:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the property of your means of transportation, in advance.

Please note, there are no convenience stores or restaurants near the property.

A shuttle service is provided from Kaminashi Bus Stop to the property. Please make a reservation at least 1 day in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation

Please inform Gokasanso of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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