Visit onsen of Gifu, a place rich in nature! 7 recommended ryokan to warm your relationship with your partner

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Are you getting carried away by the busyness of everyday life and spending less time together? Even if you meet occasionally, it's lonely if you just eat a meal and then that's it. Before your feelings for each other cool down and you drift apart, take the plunge and go on a trip to create some time just for the two of you.

If you decide to go on a trip as a couple, go to Gifu! It's an area with abundant nature, nostalgic cityscapes, and many onsen inns. If you forget about the busyness of your daily life and enjoy onsen with him naturally, your mind and body will loosen up and you will get closer to him. This time, we picked up a ryokan with a spectacular view onsen where you can feel nature in Gifu. Try to find your two favorites.

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Hida is an old name for the upper half of Gifu. It is famous for Takayama City, popular as Little Kyoto. Takayama City is full of nature, delicious Hida beef that melts in your mouth, and nostalgic townscapes. At the same time, Oku-Hida onsen, a hidden hot onsen resort deep in the mountains of Hida, is also attracting attention. If you want to experience onsen and the four seasons, head to Hida!

Motoyu Sunkuro is about an hour's drive from JR Takayama Station. It is ryokan located further into the mountains in the Okuhida onsen township. The concept of the inn is "onsen" and "music", so healing music is played in the "Onsen Living Paragon" inside the inn. 2 people can enjoy "Onsen bathing" together. You can also enjoy a "sound spring bath" together.

From the bath, you can see the abundant nature. It is said to be a "beauty bath," so take your time soaking in it to make your skin glow. There are also private baths, so you can enjoy a relaxing time with your partner.

The Japanese-Western style room with the best view is on the third floor, the "Cloud Floor." As it is a corner room, it has many windows. The interior is calming and you can feel in harmony with nature. Please come and spend some relaxing time just for the two of you.

For dinner, you can enjoy Hida beef and river fish. I especially recommend the "Gohei mochi," a local dish made by kneading rice, grilling it, and spreading it with sweet miso paste. The simple flavor will warm your heart.

"Takumi no Yado Miyama Ouan" is about a 5-minute walk from Hirayu onsen bus stop. It is about an hour by bus from JR Takayama Station. Since it is located in the mountains, there are no entertainment facilities nearby, but you can enjoy a leisurely view of the mountains.

There is a large public bath, a private bath, and a foot bath, and you can see nature from anywhere. The large public bath has an indoor bath and an open-air bath. From the open-air bath, you can see the Northern Alps and feel refreshed. The private bath also has an indoor bath and an open-air bath, so why not experience the feeling of being one with nature with your partner?

All rooms are decorated with a warm atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional Oku-Hida house. The Japanese-Western style rooms "Ichi-no-sho", "Matsu-no-sho", "Sugi-no-sho" and "Hinoki-no-sho" all have open-air baths where you can enjoy the stars. Feeling the breeze and slowly gazing at the twinkling stars together, you'll lose track of time.

Dinner and breakfast are served at meal "Miyamazakura" where you can see the mountains. Dinner is served over the hearth, so you can enjoy it piping hot. What's great is that they have dishes that use "Hida beef." You can choose between "grilled Hida beef" or "Hida beef shabu-shabu," so it's a tough choice.

"Yarimikan" is located about an 8-minute walk from the Nakao onsen bus stop after taking the bus to Shinhotaka Onsen from JR Takayama Station. Originally an old house in Niigata, it was moved to its current location, and the attention to detail is apparent both inside and outside the inn. There is a river flowing nearby, so you can spend a relaxing time here.

In addition to the indoor bath and large public bath, there are two mixed outdoor baths, four private outdoor baths, and one women-only outdoor bath. Another attractive feature is that all of the baths are directly sourced from the hot spring. From the large public bath, you can see the majestic Mount Yari. The wooden frame looks like a picture frame, making it feel like you are looking at a painting.

There are three types of guest rooms: "Folk art style", "Japanese-Western style", "detached with open-air bath" and "Japanese modern type". In the "Japanese modern type" rooms, you can sit in a comfortable chair and look out at the greenery for two. Combined with the calming interior, it seems like you can have an intimate conversation that you normally can't have.

The menu is all about locally produced ingredients. You can enjoy locally grown wild plants and Hida beef in a robatayaki-style meal area. They also serve Gifu local sake and fruit liquor, so you can get tipsy while enjoying meal.

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Next up is Gero onsen, which is said to be one of the three major onsen areas in Japan. The onsen town is very tasteful and perfect for couples to stroll around. It's not too large, so you can enjoy walking around without getting tired. There are foot bath spots and inns where you can try different baths, so why not spend some time enjoying onsen as a couple?

"Yunoshimakan" is about a 5-minute drive from Gero Station on the JR Takayama Line. It's a little outside onsen town, so you can spend some quiet time here. This is a place that will interest your boyfriend who loves architecture. The inn is registered as a national tangible cultural property, so it's definitely worth seeing.

There is a large open-air bath with a view and an open-air bath with a view, and the views are amazing. From the open-air bath, you can enjoy the mountains, also known as Gero Fuji. There is also a private family bath and a foot bath, so it's nice to enjoy onsen with your partner.

There is a main building and an annex, and both rooms are designed by Nagoya-born architect Eiji Niwa in pursuit of comfort. All rooms are pure Japanese-style rooms that retain the charm of the early Showa period. In the annex's rooms with open-air baths, you can enjoy the free-flowing hot spring water as much as you like, whenever you like. Relax in the seasonal scenery woven by nature right in front of you.

For dinner, enjoy a kaiseki meal that respects the traditions and fundamentals of Japanese cuisine. The dishes that reflect the seasons are visually gorgeous and uplifting. Enjoy the bounty of Gifu, including Hida beef and sweetfish. There is also a selection of Hida's finest sake, so couples who love alcohol will be very satisfied.

"Gero onsen Ogawaya" is about an 8-minute walk from Gero Station on the JR Takayama Line. It is located in onsen town, so it is convenient for sightseeing. There is a foot bath in the lobby, so you can relax and soothe your tired body after sightseeing. This view is from the "luxury type with onsen" room. You can get a panoramic view of the Gero townscape.

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This is the open-air bath with a spectacular view. It is one of the private baths, but you can feel the atmosphere of Gero city from any of the baths. At night, you can enjoy the night view and the starry sky. You can spend a romantic time with your partner.

There are various types of guest rooms, including a "luxury type with onsen" with a semi-open-air bath, "special rooms and Japanese-style rooms" overlooking the Hida River, the "Yuragikan" with casual rooms on the river side, and the more affordable "mountain side and city side rooms." If you're going to the trouble of staying here, why not splurge and choose a "luxury type with onsen." Relaxing in a simple, high-quality space will relax your mind and bring a smile to your face.

The most popular dish here is of course "Hida beef". They have a variety of courses where you can enjoy Hida beef, such as the "Hida Beef All You Can Eat" course, "Hida Beef & Seasonal Kaiseki" and "Hida Beef Suki-shabu Kaiseki". All of the meat used is high-quality A4 rank. Enjoy the tender and juicy bounty of Gifu for two.

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Lastly, we will introduce the Mino region. Mino refers to the lower half of Gifu. It is relatively easy to access and is a convenient starting point for sightseeing. Another attraction is the many historically relevant spots, such as the Battle of Sekigahara, said to be the largest battle in Japanese history, and Gifu Castle, where Oda Nobunaga was the lord. Enjoy sightseeing in Gifu together while relaxing in onsen in this area.

"Usho-no-Ie Sugiyama" is about a 10-minute drive from JR Gifu Station. As it is located in Gifu city, it is conveniently located and easy to get to for sightseeing. Furthermore, it is a high-quality establishment, so you can have a very satisfying stay.

This is the observation bath. It faces the Nagara River, so you can see the river below. You can also see Gifu Castle on Mount Kinka, and you'll really feel like you've come to Gifu. This bath is not onsen, but it's so refreshing that you can enjoy the same comfort as onsen.

From the rooms with open-air baths and the Japanese-style rooms facing the river (see photo), you can watch the cormorant fishing that takes place from summer to autumn. The bonfires lighting up the river are incredibly romantic. It's truly luxurious to be able to watch this unique Gifu event from a special seat.

From spring to summer, you can enjoy a variety of dishes using wild sweetfish, also known as fragrant fish. From autumn to winter, you can taste dishes using ducks that fly in from the Sea of Japan. Enjoy the seasonal flavors of Gifu for two.

"Takimotokan Yukinosato" is about 40 minutes by car from Gifu-Hashima Station. It is about 10 minutes by car from Yoro Station. The famous waterfall "Yoro Falls" is nearby, making it a great location for sightseeing. Women can choose their favorite yukata, so show him a different look than usual.

This is the open-air bath in the large communal bath. On a clear day, you can see the wide open landscape, even the Nagoya buildings in the distance. The sunsets and starry skies are very romantic. You don't get to see many sunsets during your time at work, so why not enjoy the view to your heart's content while traveling?

There are several rooms with open-air baths, so couples should definitely make a reservation. This is the Special Room Kazahana. There is an open-air bath on the terrace, so you can enjoy the starry sky together. There are also deck chairs, so it's nice to sit down and feel the breeze outside.

You can enjoy delicately created kaiseki cuisine centered around locally harvested ingredients from the mountain village. You can enjoy Gifu's mountain delicacies, such as wild vegetables and river fish, to your heart's content. There is also a selection of famous sake unique to Yoro, which you'll want to try together.

Traveling brings you closer together, and onsen bring you closer together. If you go to Gifu and experience the richness of nature and the warmth of onsen, your relationship will deepen even more. Even if you're busy, make time for this regularly and keep your relationship warm and cozy forever♡