About this property
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 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Property highlights
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Valente
United States“I loved the outdoor baths, the breakfast and all the nature around” - Clio United States“Very fancy! Spacious rooms with a nice view. The staff was very attentive.”
- Aurelie United States“The most wonderful stay we've had in a while. The property is located hillside with a gorgeous garden up front. As soon as we arrived, a hostess checked us in and took our luggage. She then showed us the property which was greatly appreciated...”
- Cornman United States“Beautiful building and location, building was very cool and fun to explore. Foot baths and public baths were excellent.”
- Lynne United States“Picked up by hotel from the train station. Property has beautiful grounds and views. Dinner and breakfast were outstanding in presentation, menu and service. Ryokan experience including room with three futon and private onsen was much appreciated.”
- Puntarika
Thailand“Outdoor onsen, food, spacious room, in room private bathtub The hotel is so beautiful.” - Go United States“Very relaxing and magical place to stay. Very peaceful and the service is great!”
- Jeanette United States“It was like a dream. It was an absolutely beautiful experience. The food was amazing. The service stellar. The onsen was beyond expectation. I soaked under the stars in a rock grotto pool.”
- Noel
Canada“I have no past experience of traditional Japanese cuisine and culture. It’s not easy to do a comparison. But I aim to see the architectural elements of this protected building which is why I chose it. The breakfast is scrumptious.” - Jcn
Indonesia“The room, breakfast, clean, culture, private onsen etc are mostly great as other reviewers said.”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children over 3 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
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 accommodations.
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.
