Experience world-class service at Yunoshimakan

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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 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

  • Kitchen
    Refrigerator

  • Accessibility
    Lift, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

  • Wellness
    Massage

  • Parking
    Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking

  • Views
    Mountain view


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
4 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 single beds
4 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Artemii
    Serbia Serbia
    Real Japanese style, interesting location, beautiful garden and other locations inside
  • Guan
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Everything is quite wonderful. Thanks for give us such a nice memory.
  • Hok
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hospitality, the onsens and the beautiful scenery from balcony.
  • Yuko
    Canada Canada
    the staff were super professional and friendly, extremely helpful. It is definitely one of the best onsen hotel I have ever. Highly recommend
  • Rie
    Japan Japan
    Our stay at this ryokan in Gero, Gifu, was truly memorable. The stunning garden, adorned with vibrant autumn leaves, set a serene tone from the moment we arrived. The traditional Japanese architecture added a timeless charm, while the in-room...
  • Natalia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful view from the room and from a private onsen. Exceptionally comfortable futons. We also really liked Japanese diner and breakfast and overall experience in the hotel.
  • Elena
    Lithuania Lithuania
    We’ve enjoy the atmosphere and hospitality! Onsen and public bath experience was definitely something new! The hotel’s atmosphere, simple restaurant that service meals after 20.00 and a bar with karaoke were also a nice cherry on top. And having...
  • Alec
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely spot, this was one of our highlights for our trip. Its different to anything you'll experience in the cities. Definitely worth checking out. Great value as well.
  • Katy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent staff and helpful shuttle service which aligns with the train times. Wonderfully prepared breakfasts and big rooms. Our hot spring water bath in our room was fantastic!
  • Lee
    Australia Australia
    I felt like it was a genuine cultural experience. You can feel the history oozing from the walls of this place. The staff were incredible and the food was exquisite.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Yunoshimakan
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Table tennis
  • Billiards

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Wake-up service
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Wellness

    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese
    • Chinese

    House rules
    Yunoshimakan takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 3 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBNICOS Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-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.

    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, 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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.