[Gifu] Relax in Gero onsen, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs. 8 ryokan with private baths

If you're tired from work or housework, why not relax in a historic onsen spring? In this lively onsen resort in the mountains, time flows at a different rhythm than in everyday life. For a hot onsen trip that's perfect for changing your mood and refreshing your body, we recommend Gero onsen in Gifu.

Gero onsen has been a popular onsen area since the Edo period, rivaling Arima onsen (Hyogo) and Kusatsu onsen (Gunma). The spring quality is an alkaline simple spring that leaves your skin smooth. The water has a pH of 9.2 and is so smooth that it is called "natural soap." This time, we will introduce 8 ryokan with private open-air baths and private baths in Gero onsen, which is popular among women. Enjoy the goodness of Gero onsen in a private bath where you can relax without worrying about being seen by others.

"Yamagataya" is a onsen ryokan located about a 15-minute walk from Gero Station. They offer a free shuttle from Gero Station to match the arrival time of the express train, which is a nice touch. You can experience the hospitality that only a long-established ryokan with a long history founded in the Edo period can offer. It is not far from the onsen town, so it is recommended for women who want to take a leisurely walk around the sights.

There are two private open-air baths. Both are located along the Hida River that runs through onsen town, so you can soak in the famous hot springs while listening to the murmuring of the river. There is a cherry tree right in front of the open-air bath. You can enjoy not only the cherry blossoms in spring, but also the fresh greenery of summer and the autumn leaves.

The large public bath has a spacious and open atmosphere. The bathtub is filled with Gero's famous hot spring water, allowing you to relax while enjoying the seasonal scenery. The large public bath is open from 5am and is available until 1am, so feel free to use it as many times as you like during your trip (*There are also times when it is not available).

"Koyoi Tenku ni Asobu Shogetsu" is a onsen hotel located about 3 minutes by car from Gero Station. There are only 3 rooms on one floor, and all of the quiet rooms on the hilltop have spectacular views. meal are served in a private room at the Sukiya-style restaurant teahouse, where you can enjoy a sense of privacy. Recommended for women who want to stay in modern and stylish Gero.

The private open-air baths are located along the mountain stream and come in two different styles: "Momiji" and "Wakaba." You can hear the flow of the river and the chirps of wild birds, and they are both relaxing and beautiful.

From the large public bath, you can get a full view of Gero onsen town. The front of the indoor bath as well as the open-air bath is made of glass to ensure a great view. At night, the night view of onsen town sparkles, making you feel as if you are floating in the sky.

Gero Onsen onsen Miyako a Japanese-Western style inn surrounded by greenery and silence, located about a 5-minute drive from Gero Station. The 16 guest rooms are characterized by a design that combines Japanese style with modern Western elements, and the hotel is attractive for its furnishings that are carefully designed down to the smallest detail, such as interiors and stained glass that evoke the romanticism of the Taisho era. Women will receive a gift of a colorful yukata and a drawstring bag, so please enjoy onsen atmosphere by choosing your favorite yukata♪

There are three private open-air baths: two Shigaraki ware ceramic baths (free) and a rock bath (paid, reservation required). The baths are filled with Gero onsen water that gently moisturizes the skin. The garden-style rock bath, made with large stones, is spacious and open, allowing you to look up at the sky. Enjoy a luxurious bath.

The large public bath, which includes an open-air garden bath and an indoor bath, is designed to blend in with nature, making you feel as if you've wandered into a secret hot spring. The bottom of the open-air garden bath is covered with binchotan charcoal tiles, which have an excellent relaxing effect, such as far-infrared rays and stimulating acupressure points on the feet! If you use it together with the private open-air bath, you're sure to be able to enjoy onsen to your heart's content.

Gero onsen Bosenkan is located along the nature-rich Hida River. It is about a 4-minute ride from Gero Station by free shuttle bus. The hotel's charm is that you can enjoy the changing atmosphere of the four seasons while taking in the beautiful scenery of the Hida River. There are a variety of room types available, including standard Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms with an Asian touch, so you can spend a luxurious time here.

There are two private open-air baths made of cypress wood and one rock bath (fees apply). You can enjoy bathing while listening to the murmuring of the river during the day and gazing at the starry sky at night. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis on the day, so we recommend checking in early.

One of the attractions of "Bosenkan" is the large public bath. The open-air bath overlooks the Hida River and allows you to listen to the murmuring of the river while bathing, giving you a sense of openness! It is open all night from 3pm to 10am the following morning, so you can refresh yourself anytime♪ Stretch out your limbs in the spacious bath and enjoy the waters of Gero onsen.

Gero Kanko Hotel Main Building is a onsen hotel located about a 15-minute walk from Gero Station. It is located on the mountainside overlooking the onsen town, and all rooms overlook the Hida mountains and Gero onsen town. It is recommended for girls' trips who want to enjoy a private open-air bath in a quiet environment.

There are a total of seven private open-air baths. You can choose a different type of open-air bath from your friends, such as a Shigaraki ware ceramic bath, a tea kettle-shaped bath, a bath carved out of stone, or a cypress open-air bath with a panoramic view of onsen town's nightscape. Depending on the accommodation plan, you may be able to use the private open-air baths for free, so be sure to check.

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The large women's bath was renovated in 2004. The indoor bath is also completely open on one side, giving you the feeling of freedom you would expect from an open-air bath. Come and enjoy the refreshing Gero air.

Gero onsen Ogawaya is a onsen ryokan located about a 7-minute walk from Gero Station. It is located almost in the center of Gero's hot onsen town, making it perfect for sightseeing in Gero. The Annex Yuragi, newly opened in 2016, features an interior that combines Japanese and Nordic tastes. From the guest rooms, you can see the flowing Hida River, and enjoy the typical scenery of Gero onsen. If you want to enjoy an extraordinary hot onsen stay in a cozy, stylish inn, we recommend staying in the annex.

There are a total of nine private open-air baths in the main building and annex. All of them are different types of private baths, and all of them are made with Gero's famous hot springs. You can enjoy the beauty-enhancing waters and the nature of Gero to your heart's content.

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This is a private bath. It's a relaxing space where you can soak in the thick onsen while listening to the sound of the wind.

Guests staying at the annex can also use the large public bath in the main building, "Ogawaya," for free. "Ogawaya" is famous for its "100-tatami bath." It's a spacious, relaxing space.

"Yunoshimakan" is a onsen ryokan located about 5 minutes by car from Gero Station. It is located on a hill overlooking Gero onsen, and its land area is a whopping 167,000 square meters. Founded in 1931, the main building, built in the sukiya style, which brings together the finest architectural techniques from the early Showa period, is a registered tangible cultural property of the country. It is definitely recommended for women who want to experience the history and dignity of Gero onsen.

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There are four private baths in total. The "family bath" in the entertainment building is a private bath. There are various types, such as "Ginreisen", "Furoisen", "Shippousen", and "Tamanoisen". By the way, this inn uses hot onsen water from the Gero Onsen source for all the baths, showers, and washbasins in the guest rooms.

The large public bath is an open-air bath with a spectacular view of the Hida mountain range. Relax and unwind in the spacious, open-air bath.

Gero Royal Hotel Miyabitei is a onsen hotel located about a 5-minute walk from Gero Station. It is located in the middle of Gero onsen town, and you can see onsen town from the foot bath in front of the entrance. Dinner is in-room dining at your leisure, so you can really relax. It is recommended for women who value a convenient location for sightseeing and a sense of relaxation.

There are two private open-air baths. The "Garden Open-Air Bath" is set in a picturesque garden, and the "Separate Private Open-Air Bath". Both baths use Gero's beauty water. Why not enjoy a relaxing hot onsen while looking at the night sky?

The large public bath has an open-air observation bath overlooking the Hida mountain range and onsen town. The open-air bath made entirely of cypress allows you to enjoy the refreshing air and the cypress fragrance.

Gero onsen is not only onsen for its excellent spring quality, but also for the atmosphere and scenery of the inns. Relax in the skin-beautifying water with your close girlfriends and enjoy the spectacular view from the open-air bath to relieve stress. Get your skin back!