Visited one of Japan's top three hot spring towns and booked a traditional Japanese-style room at a century-old hotel, which included two meals. The hotel offers a shuttle service from the train station, which was incredibly convenient. Check-in was a breeze thanks to the friendly staff at the front desk who spoke Chinese. The room was exceptionally spacious with stunning views from the window – perfect for two people. The hot springs themselves, both indoor and outdoor, were wonderful. Gero Onsen truly lived up to its reputation; my skin felt incredibly smooth after a soak. Free cold drinks were available post-soak, and the milk from the vending machine was particularly delicious! The meals provided by the hotel were also plentiful and tasty. The entire hotel had a very authentic Japanese ambiance. Although we only stayed for one night, we're already looking forward to a longer visit in the future! Highly recommended to everyone.
I honestly can't give this guesthouse even a slightly bad review; it's a perfect 100 out of 100, no, make that 150 points! The staff, both the young man and the ladies, prepared breakfast for us early. At 7:27 AM, they politely called our room to let us know breakfast was ready (it was supposed to start at 8 AM, but they knew we had a bus to catch, so they prepared it ahead of time). And when we arrived at the bus station yesterday, the young man was already waiting for us there, helping us carry our luggage upstairs to the front desk. The emotional value they provided was off the charts, and breakfast and dinner were both perfect! There's truly nothing to pick apart. No wonder this guesthouse has no bad reviews; it would feel wrong to give it even 0.1 points less. It absolutely deserves full marks plus 50 points!
The room was a bit small, suitable for one person. It's very close to Takayama Station, and there's a McDonald's not far downstairs. Overall, it was decent, but perhaps due to the peak season for hiking in Kamikochi, the price was quite high, so the value for money wasn't great.
One of the most unforgettable stays we’ve ever had. From the moment my family stepped through the door, we were wrapped in a warm, cosy ambience that instantly made us feel at ease. The room was impeccably clean and wonderfully comfortable, offering the perfect space to relax and unwind. Both dinner and breakfast were nothing short of exceptional—each meal thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delightful. The onsen, overlooking a serene river view, was the true highlight, creating a tranquil and almost dreamlike experience. Every moment spent there felt precious and completely worthwhile.
To be honest considering this has a 4 star rating I'm a bit disappointed. Generally speaking it is a nice place but there are small things that are lacking compared to other similar Onsen Hotels at the same price. For example they don't provide a basket to go to the onsen but only a cheap plastic bag.
The Hotel itself is very old but well maintained and at least the general spaces use nice materials and decoration. Once you reach the room it becomes worse. The materials used in the room are very cheap (Vinyl Floor, Cheap Wallpaper that was put on very poorly). Some aspects of the room have been refurnished, like the sink but most of it seems to be original from the 60s-80s. The bathtub and Toilet are retro models.
The Onsen baths are a mixed bag - the one on the third floor with Wood ceiling seems to be the newest and is the best of the three. The other two (panorama and first floor) are in dire need of refurbishing. They seem in very bad condition and extremly old.
The worst part (for me) was the Breakfast. 90% of the selection was japanese Style (and even that seemed poor). Western Options were only Pancakes, French Toast (which was good at least) and a few sad pieces of low quality bread with condiments. They didn't even have a coffee machine!!! Only pre-brewed coffee that tasted like water.
It was a really comfy stay and the room is pretty nice and clean. It feels like you are in EU country as the decor is designed to be cosy, spacious and family friendly. Overall a good rest for us after a long day walking in Gujo Hachiman.
With a stay at i RESORT ARTIA Luxury GIFU - Adult only in Gifu, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bairin Park and Gold Statue of Nobunaga Oda. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Kikasan Observatory and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Gifu City Tower 43.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as karaoke, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room.
Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. A complimentary Japanese breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Flat-screen televisions with pay movies are provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Great location! Hotel is 200m away from Station, surrounded by many good restaurants and tourist attractions within 10 minutes walk.
Breakfast buffet offers wide variety of options including western & Japanese food.
Rooms are small ( Japanese hotel standards) but clean and comfortable. Hotel provides wide selection of amenities! Don’t need to bring any toiletries! Free coffee at lobby.
Front office staff are friendly and helpful! Outstanding staff like Mr Taga-San and Ms Marueka-San are exceptional professional and helpful!
Impression:
Ogawaya was one of the three day-trip options I considered for my Gero trip last summer, and it left a great impression then. So, when planning this winter trip, I really wanted to stay here for a night. Since I booked late, I was lucky to even snag a room.
Service:
The front desk had a Chinese-speaking staff member who was, hands down, the loveliest Chinese-speaking person I encountered on any of my trips. Unlike some uncomfortable experiences I had at Dormy Inn Kumamoto and with the Nohi bus today, this young lady was genuinely warm and friendly.
Facilities:
During my day trip last summer, I only got to use the women's bath that was open in the afternoon. It was very clean and had a silk bath. This time, I tried the other bath in the morning, but I still feel that Sagi-no-yu has a more unique charm. Also, on the first floor of the scenic view building where I stayed, there's a 'Can Onsen' (sparkling onsen) which is open to women from afternoon to evening. It features a highly concentrated carbonated hot spring. Although it's artificial, it's definitely worth trying. The lobby has a self-service drink bar, and after a hot spring bath, enjoying a cold orange juice while watching the river flow by outside the window is incredibly relaxing.
Drawbacks:
The only downside was the noise from my next-door neighbors. I don't know who they were, but this is the only Japanese hotel I've stayed in where I've experienced such loud noise. Despite having two layers of doors, I was disturbed both in the evening and in the morning.
Highlights:
A great bonus is that the hotel's refrigerator has a freezer compartment – a freezer compartment! Perfect for storing ice cream!
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We love this hotel.. I really like Takayama unfortunately I stayed only 1 N as a stopover. We will visit again. The only issues is i do prefer high floor.. and was given 2nd but since we only stay for 1nite .. I did not change. Will visit again. Did not have time to check out other part of the facilities. We ordered dinner and breakfast with accommodation.. the dinner was excellent . Breakfast spread is great.. lots of choices. Service is excellent in the restaurant.
Great Hotel full facilities , clean rooms staff helpful very very close train station 100m, But I came with my wife they’re giving us the 2 Bed room, That not common sense .!!!
Excellent hotel with wonderful facilities. Lobby and lounge area was huge and comfortable. Several restaurants in the hotel. We had the breakfast buffet which was very good, used the pool, sauna and baths. Lots of amenities supplied and if it hadn't rained we would have used more of the hotel facilities. Staff were helpful and friendly.
We stayed at Tokyu Stay Hida Takayama Musubinoyu for 2 nights, and it was the best accommodation of our entire Japan trip. The hotel is cosy, lovely, and very well maintained, making our stay extremely comfortable. The location is excellent, with easy access to the train station, shops, and restaurants. The onsen was fantastic, and we especially enjoyed the relaxing foot bath. Breakfast at the hotel was wonderful, with a great selection to start the day. Overall, this hotel exceeded our expectations, and I highly recommend it to anyone staying in Takayama.
My room is spacious, great amenities (foot bath, public indoor and outdoor bath, private family bath and private bath). Staffs are friendly, helpful and very polite. Food was excellent . Shuttle is available to and from station. We enjoyed the place very much, and had fun exploring the premise. No complaints at all and will definitely come back to this historical Ryokan.
quite far from jr station but walkable and have bus transfer service dinner and breakfast are unexpectedly great both enjoyed the hida wagyu so much, very tender and juicy hotspring environment is authentic, traditional and family friendly nearby attractions are reachable
We enjoyed the peaceful stay at the Ryokan and the liked the quiet surroundings. The private open air onsen was fabulous. The morning walks in the woods behind the Ryokan was great. This was followed by the sumptuous breakfast provided by the Ryokan to start our day of walking the trails which are nearby.
Stayed at Suimekan Gero Onsen and had a wonderful experience. The staff, especially Adajisan, was incredibly kind, helpful, and gave great recommendations. The hotel offers 3 different onsen baths, very relaxing and well maintained. There is also a game area, making the stay fun and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Gero Onsen!
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