Gero Onsen

Gero Onsen Yamagataya

About 2 hours from Nagoya
Gero Onsen—one of the three most renowned hot springs in Japan

The ryokan is located in the center of Japan, about 2 hours from Nagoya. It also offers excellent access to Kanazawa and Hida-Takayama.
We look forward to welcoming you with Gero Onsen's famous hot springs, seasonal cuisine made with local ingredients, and cordial hospitality that hasn't changed since the ryokan was founded in 1804.

access
  • Osaka FallsOsaka Falls
  • Nawashiro Cherry BlossomsNawashiro Cherry Blossoms
  • Gandate CanyonGandate Canyon
  • Gero Onsen Gassho-muraGero Onsen Gassho-mura
  • Gero Onsen Fireworks MusicalGero Onsen Fireworks Musical
  • Hidagawa ParkHidagawa Park

There are many spots around Yamagataya where you can enjoy the charms of Japan.

Surrounded by nature that changes with the seasons, Gero Onsen is a place where you can enjoy the historic culture of Japan. Explore 14 waterfalls at "Osaka Falls." Visit "Gero Onsen Gassho-mura," where you'll see scenery from olden times that's reminiscent of Japanese folktales. Enjoy a beautiful fireworks festival in the summer. Make your trip a wonderful experience.

Hot Spring

  • Hot Spring
  • Hot Spring
  • Hot Spring

Soothe your body and soul in the famous Gero Onsen hot springs

Gero Onsen is one of the three most renowned hot springs in Japan. The hot spring water feels great on your skin and has benefits for health and beauty. Have a luxurious time and relax in a spacious communal bath, or to the sounds of the babbling Hida River in an open-air one.

Hot Spring

Cuisine

  • Cuisine
  • Cuisine
  • Cuisine

Savor seasonal ingredients of the Hida region

Eat your fill of fresh local vegetables, seafood directly delivered from the market, and "Hida Beef." We serve Kaiseki cuisine for dinner, and a Japanese set meal for breakfast.

Note: An example of breakfast
Note: An example of breakfast

Guest Rooms

  • Guest Rooms
  • Guest Rooms
  • Guest Rooms

Unique Guest Rooms

Choose from different types of rooms: Japanese-style rooms, Japanese/Western-style rooms, or special rooms.

Tousenkaku
Tousenkaku
We have Japanese-style rooms, Japanese/Western-style rooms, and rooms with an open-air, natural hot spring bath. We also have a private dining room for guests staying in rooms with an open-air bath.
Taikansou
Taikansou
We have special rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and twin, double, and single Western-style rooms.
Rosho Wing
Rosho Wing
This is the oldest building in Yamagataya. There are Japanese-style rooms ranging from 8 to 10 tatamis in size.

Room Description

Amenities
Face towels, bath towels, brushes, cotton pads and swabs, toothbrushes and toothpaste, razors, shower caps, yukatas, slippers, body wash, shampoo, conditioner
Guest Room Facilities
Free Wi-Fi, bath (not in some rooms), bidet toilet, refrigerator, TV, air conditioner, hair dryer, safe
Rental Amenities
Hair dryer, iron, humidifier

Access

A 13-minute walk
from Gero Station

Buses run from in front of Nagoya Station directly to Gero Onsen.
Shuttle buses to our ryokan run from Gero Station.

TrainFor Guests Coming
by Train

About 3 hours 20 minutes
from Tokyo Station
  • Tokyo Station
  • JR Tokaido Shinkansen:
    About 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Nagoya Station
  • JR Limited Express
    Wide View Hida:
    About 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Gero Station
About 2 hours 30 minutes
from Shin-Osaka Station
  • Shin-Osaka Station
  • JR Tokaido Shinkansen:
    About 50 minutes
  • Nagoya Station
  • JR Limited Express
    Wide View Hida:
    About 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Gero Station
About 3 hours 40 minutes
from Osaka Station
  • Osaka Station
  • JR Limited Express
    Wide View Hida:
    About 3 hours 40 minutes
  • Gero Station
About 2 hours 40 minutes
from Kanazawa Station
  • Kanazawa Station
  • JR Hokuriku Shinkansen:
    About 20 minutes
  • Toyama Station
  • JR Limited Express
    Wide View Hida:
    About 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Gero Station
About 5 hours
from Niigata Station
  • Niigata Station
  • JR Limited Express Shirayuki:
    About 2 hours
  • Joetsumyoko Station
  • JR Hokuriku Shinkansen:
    About 40 minutes
  • Toyama Station
  • JR Limited Express
    Wide View Hida:
    About 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Gero Station
Information on the Shuttle Buses
(Free of charge)

Shuttle buses run between Gero Station and Yamagataya.

Shuttle Buses from Gero Station
From 13:30 to 18:30, shuttle buses run in accordance with the Wide View Hida's arrival times.
Note: Staff will be waiting at the exit of Gero Station holding a sign for "Yamagataya."
Shuttle Bus from Yamagataya
Buses run at the following six times in accordance with the JR Limited Express Wide View Hida's departure times.
7:09 | 8:32 | 8:55 | 9:55 | 10:20 | 10:45 (Please tell the front desk which time you want to take the shuttle bus.)

BusInformation on
the Direct Bus

Direct Bus to Gero Onsen

The bus operates for one round trip per day, departing every day from in front of Nagoya Station and arriving in front of Gero Station.

Times
From Nagoya: 14:00 / From Gero: 10:30 (about 2 hours 30 minutes one way)
Fees
Per person (age 3 and over): 3,700 yen for a round trip / 2,800 yen for one way
Direct Bus to Magome and Tsumago

This service is currently suspended due to the impact of COVID-19.

There are direct buses from Gero Onsen to Magome and Tsumago.

Magome and Tsumago
Image provided by:
Nakatsugawa Tourism Association

CarFor Guests Coming
by Car

①About 5 hours 30 minutes
from Kanto District
  • Tokyo I.C.
  • Tomei Expressway:
    About 4 hours
  • Komaki JCT
  • Chuo Expressway:
    About 30 minutes
  • Nakatsugawa I.C.
  • National Route 257:
    About 1 hour
  • Gero Onsen
②About 4 hours 40 minutes
from Kanto District
  • Takaido I.C.
  • Chuo Expressway:
    About 3 hours 40 minutes
  • Nakatsugawa I.C.
  • National Route 257:
    About 1 hour
  • Gero Onsen
③About 6 hours 40 minutes
from Kanto District
  • Takaido I.C.
  • Chuo Expressway:
    About 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Okaya JCT
  • Nagano Expressway:
    About 20 minutes
  • Matsumoto I.C.
  • National Route 158:
    About 3 hours
    (Via Abo Tunnel)
  • Takayama
  • National Route 41:
    About 1 hours
  • Gero Onsen
①About 3 hours 50 minutes
from Kansai District
  • Toyonaka I.C.
  • Meishin Expressway:
    About 2 hours
  • Ichinomiya JCT
  • Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway:
    About 30 minutes
  • Mino-Seki JCT
  • Tokai-Kanjo Expressway:
    About 10 minutes
  • Tomika-Seki I.C.
  • Prefectural Road 58 to
    National Route 41:
    About 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Gero Onsen
②About 4 hours 20 minutes
from Kansai District
  • Toyonaka I.C.
  • Meishin Expressway:
    About 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Komaki I.C.
  • National Route 41:
    About 2 hours
  • Gero Onsen
③About 4 hours
from Kansai District
  • Toyonaka I.C.
  • Meishin Expressway:
    About 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Komaki JCT
  • Chuo Expressway:
    About 40 minutes
  • Nakatsugawa I.C.
  • National Route 257:
    About 1 hour
  • Gero Onsen
Information on Free Parking

Parking is available on the premises and at contracted car parking off the premises.
Some of them are located a distance away from our ryokan. Thank you for your understanding.

Information

Check-in
15:00 (Last check-in at 19:30)
Note: The specified times may vary depending on your accommodation plan.
Check-out
10:00
Note: The specified times may vary depending on your accommodation plan.
Internet
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi
Hotel Facilities
Tea lounge, night club, banquet hall, meeting room, dining room, communal bath / open-air bath, hand bath, shop, vending machine (drinks / instant noodles), table tennis, shuttle bus, car parking, multi-purpose restroom
[Paid Services] Colorful yukata rental, massage, karaoke, copying, fax, delivery service
Various Rental Amenities and Arrangements
[Rental Amenities] Hair dryer, iron, humidifier, Go / Shogi / Mahjong (Fees will apply.)
[Arrangements] Golf, ground golf, tennis, pet hotel (Introduction)
Smoking
All the shared spaces are non-smoking.
Smoking is only permitted in designated smoking areas.
Parking
60 spaces, free of charge
Credit Cards

[Credit Cards]
Visa, Master, JCB, DC, UC, NICOS, AMEX, ORICO, UnionPay, etc.

[E-money Payment]
PayPay, RakutenPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay

Cancellation Policy

3 to 2 days before: 30%
1 day before: 50%
On the day: 100%
No-show: 100%

In the case of groups of 15 people or more, separate cancellation fees will apply.
Note: If a cancellation policy is specified in your accommodation plan, that one will take precedence.

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