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 billiard table and table tennis facilities are available for guests to spend their time. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop. 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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


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Nicole
United States United States
This is a historic hotel overlooking Gero-onsen. We stayed during what was clearly off-season (it was sweltering hot and humid, end of July) and the place was almost deserted. In spite of being sweaty and disheveled we were welcomed like royalty....
John
Germany Germany
A magical and very relaxing experience in our traditional Japanese style room with private Onsen bath in our room. We were on the 10th floor and had a view out into the valley.. The Onsen Hotel itself is like a maze of annexes and buildings and...
Davide
Italy Italy
A genuinely charming hotel. The architecture, garden, and riverside setting are beautiful. At check-in, staff walk you through the history of the property, including the imperial visits, which sets the tone well. Service throughout was attentive....
Daria
United States United States
Our room was large and had a great view of the hills from our room as well as the in room onsen. The public onsens were among the best we experienced in Japan. The building and grounds were lovely to wander.
Daniel
Spain Spain
This is one of the most relaxed stays I have ever had.
Yeuk
Hong Kong Hong Kong
1. Onsen, breakfast and room are good 2, The staffs are nice 3. The surroundings are beautiful
Andrew
United States United States
Everything, this place was amazing. The food was excellent, room was very nice and the hotel is gorgeous. The hot springs were beautiful and traditional. We really enjoyed it. It's about 10 minutes drive into the town so if you plan to stay...
Amanda
United States United States
Staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and hardworking. Best tatami beds we had all trip an dinner in our room was very tasty and a great experience. The public baths were well kept and well stocked with amenities and just lovely to spend time in.
Pakkanan
Thailand Thailand
The atmosphere and the layoutbof the building is intriguing. The onsen is beautiful and satisfying. Nice meals as well. Also the staff is very welcoming.
Birgit
United States United States
Everything was amazing, and the service was excellence.

Area info

Amenities of Yunoshimakan

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

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
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 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.
Groups
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

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:

Please notify what means of transportation you see will be using when arriving at the hotel.

If you have food allergies or other diet restrictions, please inform the property in advance. Cannot be accommodated on the day of check-in.

If dinner for children aged 2-5 is included when making a reservation, please note that children's dinner will be provided for children aged 2-5 years old. Children over 6 will be charged as adults.

Bathing tax (charged per person per night) is not included in the room rate. Please pay at the accommodation.

Please inform Yunoshimakan 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 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 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 岐阜県指令益保衛第16号

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