14 Best Luxury Ryokans in Gifu for Couples' Anniversaries

Don't you want to spend extravagantly on your anniversary with your loved ones or reward yourself for your hard work? In such a case, it is recommended to enjoy the best stay at a luxury ryokan or hotel. You can relax in a special room with an open onsen spring bath in the detached room, or enjoy the ingredients carefully selected by the chef in private dining. In a luxurious space away from everyday life, you can have a memorable and luxurious trip.

Gifu is full of popular tourist spots, such as Hida Takayama, which has an attractive old appearance, and Gero onsen, one of Japan's top three hot springs. We also recommend taking a leisurely stroll through the atmospheric castle town of Hida Furukawa and watching traditional cormorant fishing on the Nagara River in the Mino region. If you want to be healed by nature, head to Okuhida onsen, which is famous for its secret hot springs.The best part of your trip is to enjoy dishes made with local ingredients grown in the rich nature and Hida beef. There are many lodging facilities near tourist spots, where you can enjoy the extraordinary feeling and high-quality services unique to the area. This time, we will introduce recommended accommodations in each area of Gifu.

About 10 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station, "Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan" is located right next to the sightseeing spot "Takayama Jinya". The Old Townscape and Miyagawa Morning Market are also within a 10-minute walk, so it is also recommended for those who want to fully enjoy sightseeing. A luxury ryokan that boasts "100 kinds of hospitality", and its meticulous and high-quality hospitality is perfect for a special trip. All 26 guest rooms are elaborately designed, all of which are spacious and located on the 3rd floor or higher. In particular, the VIP room "Hanayagi-no-ma" is a luxurious space of 90 square meters, where you can see the city of Hida from the top floor and immerse yourself in a sense of openness.

The quality of onsen is a simple onsen, and it is said to be effective in recovering from fatigue and improving health. In addition to the large communal bath with a wonderful view on the top floor of the annex, and the "Ishibashi no Yu" with a courtyard on the first floor, there is also a female-only facility "Relux Kura" (pictured). This is onsen in a storehouse. You can experience a special bathing experience in a stately storehouse. After bathing, you can enjoy being healed by a beauty treatment salon, or walking around town wearing your favorite colored yukata (for a fee).

meal private dining venue in-room diningYou can choose and spend a meal time with plenty of privacy. Dinner is a multi-course dinner made with ingredients selected by the head chef. Particular attention to cooking method and timing of serving, beautiful items are lined up. If it's a special trip that is different from the usual, why not upgrade your cuisine and luxury? At this "Hida Beef Kaiseki", you can enjoy the highest quality "Hida beef" in steak, shabu-shabu, salad, etc., and you can enjoy the sweetness and softness of the beef. The moment you say it, you may smile.

Located about a 7-minute drive from JR Takayama Station, Hidatei Hanaougi is an inn that boasts a location with good access to tourist spots and a quiet environment. The building is made of plenty of Jindai Zelkova, and the moment you enter the lobby, you will be greeted by a stately space with glossy beams and pillars. There are 48 guest rooms, all with stylish furnishings and a gentle space enveloped in the warmth of wood. It is said that wood has a "swaying effect" that helps people relax. Whether you choose a twin room with an open-air bath or a regular guest room, you will be able to relax and enjoy a relaxing stay. Another nice point is that a dedicated waitress will be waiting for you from check-in to check-out.

onsen is a private hot spring source, which is rare at an inn in Hida Takayama. The Jindai no Yu springs out from 1,200 meters underground and is a sodium bicarbonate spring that is thick and smooth to the touch. In a guest room with an open-air bath like this one, you can enter at any time you like, so you can enjoy bathing with your boyfriend or friends as many times as you like. The open onsen air bath in the large public bath is switched between men and women in the morning and evening. In addition, there is a footbath overlooking the courtyard in the open space on the 1st floor, which is perfect for tired feet from sightseeing! When you arrive at the inn, take a break in the footbath.

The private meal room "Sanmachi Koji" is filled with a Japanese atmosphere, and is like a restaurant with a sense of privacy. You can enjoy meal slowly without worrying about other customers. Dinner is Kyoto-style kaiseki with the theme of local production for local consumption. There are a variety of wonderful menus that are vividly collaborated, such as freshwater fish caught in the clear stream, wild vegetables grown naturally, and carefully selected Hida beef purchased from a designated butcher. The conversation will be lively, and you will get drunk with the local sake of Hida Takayama, where sake brewing is thriving.

About 7 minutes by car from JR Takayama Station, "Hanaougi Bettei Iiyama" is a sister building of "Hidatei Hanaougi" introduced earlier, and is about a 3-minute walk away. Both are tasteful inns that are particular about wood, but this one is limited to 15 groups per day and has a hideaway atmosphere for adults. An inn like an old Japanese-style house with a sunken hearth in the lobby, it is recommended for a quiet retreat. There is a wide variety of guest room types, such as this "superior room connecting two rooms", a special room with an open-air bath, and a maisonette type with internal stairs. Please enjoy the retreat as if you were staying in a villa.

Jindai no Yu, a sodium bicarbonate onsen, is a hot spring that is expected to have cleansing and emulsifying effects, and was once called a sodium bicarbonate spring. In this guest room with an open-air bath, you can feel the moist texture while enjoying the hot water slowly by yourself, which is very luxurious. Be sure to visit the large bathtub in the large public bath. In the indoor bath with a slightly deeper bathtub, you can soak in onsen up to your shoulders and relax ♩ Also, if you choose a weekday-only special plan, you will receive a set of skincare and face pack amenities, and a free private open-air bath, which is great for women. It's full of services.

meal is a private dining that you can enjoy in a private space. Dinner is a multi-course meal prepared by the head chef, and you can enjoy beautiful dishes made with plenty of ingredients from the Northern Alps, such as "Hida beef", ayu, and mushrooms. There is also the "Hida Beef Shabu-Shabu Nabe Plan" where you can enjoy local vegetables and "Hida beef" with shabu-shabu. You can enjoy high-quality meat and dishes that the chef has put into his skill, making it perfect for a luxurious trip. There are also bespoke dishes such as "Hida Beef Broiled Sushi" and "Hida Beef Pak Leaf Miso Steak", so add ♩ them while watching your stomach

“Wanosato” is located about 20 minutes from JR Takayama Station by shuttle bus (reservation required). Surrounded by majestic nature, this is a luxurious pure Japanese-style ryokan with only 8 guest rooms on a site of approximately 15,000 tsubo. The appearance of the water wheel and hearth makes you feel as if you have slipped back in time to the world of old tales. There are 4 guest rooms in the main building and 4 separate buildings. In the detached room, there is this ``Garyuu'' with a hearth that was relocated from an old folk house about 120 years ago, and ``Tenryo'', a Japanese-Western style room with Shunkei-nuri lacquerware unique to the Hida region. You can enjoy a special stay away from the hustle and bustle and with a special feeling.

At the two types of public baths, you can enjoy onsen that flow from the premises, which is registered as a trademark of "Hida Kuraiyama onsen". The spring quality is hypotonic and weakly alkaline, so if you take a bath, your body will stay warm until the next day. In this cypress bath, you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons from the window like a landscape painting, and in the rock bath, you can enjoy the synergistic effect of radium released from rocks and onsen. Although it is not onsen, all guest rooms have an indoor bath made of cypress, so you can take a bath while gazing out at the beautiful scenery.

The dinner you can enjoy at the meal in the main building is a menu that makes you feel the four seasons, using seasonal local ingredients and adding the color of flowers. You can enjoy fresh sweetfish, mountain vegetables, and high-quality Hida beef. You may feel like it's a waste to eat the beautifully colored presentation. After dinner, be sure to go to the lounge sunken hearth in the main building. Surround the irori fireplace in a 160-year-old house and listen to the stories of the local storytellers while enjoying the famous Kappo sake.

About a 4-minute walk from JR Takayama Station, "Mercure Hida Takayama" is a stylish inn where you can feel the nature and culture of Hida Takayama. It takes about 5 minutes by car to the "Old Townscape" and "Miyagawa Morning Market", making it easy to access sightseeing spots. For those who want to spend a special day, this "Privilege Room" is recommended. In a space where you can feel the warmth of wood, you can see the beautiful scenery of Hida Takayama from the window and relax your mind. In addition, it comes with a special benefit that you can use the private open-air bath for free, so it is also recommended for anniversary trips.

On the top floor, there is a bathing area where you can enjoy three types of onsen: an open-air bath with a view of Takayama's cityscape, an indoor onsen bath, and a private open-air bath (fee required). The spring quality is a hypotonic weak alkaline spring and a sodium chloride bicarbonate spring, which is expected to be effective for gastrointestinal diseases and fatigue recovery. Relax while gazing at the scenery that spreads out beyond the steam. It is also nice to enjoy a luxurious bath time with your boyfriend or friends in the private open-air bath that can accommodate up to three people.

Breakfast is a Japanese-Western style buffet at the restaurant "Hobar", which features a playful and beautiful design. There are a variety of special dishes such as Japanese food using ingredients from Hida Takayama and crispy croissants using frozen dough imported from France. If it's a buffet style, you'll be happy to have as much as you like. Take a break from your diet once in a while and have a full stomach ♩

Located about a 10-minute walk from JR Hida-Furukawa Station, at the foot of Imamiya Bridge with its beautiful vermilion railings, is the restaurant ryokan Busuitei, known as the "Guest House of Hida-Furukawa." Founded in 1870, this restaurant ryokan has been loved by members of the imperial family and literary figures, making it the perfect place for anniversaries and reward trips. It is also conveniently located within a 5-6 minute walk from tourist areas such as the Seto River and White-Walled Storehouse District and the Hida Takumi Cultural Center. The building also houses a cafe corner called Kura, which has about 250 picture books on display. Enjoy a stylish reading session as you sip on home-roasted coffee and read a picture book.

There are 3 guest rooms for one day only, all of which can be rented out for luxury. From the room you can see the superb view of the Arajo River, and you will be able to stretch out and relax. In addition, several types of medicinal herbs suitable for bathing are available in the lobby. Why don't you choose your favorite medicinal herbs and enjoy the original medicinal herb bath in the bath of your room? If you use the free private bath (not onsen) in the hotel, you can enjoy a little hot spring tour.

For generations, the inn's owner has personally prepared the cuisine. For dinner, you can enjoy their signature kaiseki cuisine, which uses local ingredients and medicinal herbs, in a private meal room. Dishes include the "Seasonal Hospitality Kaiseki" and the "Hida Beef Kaiseki." There is also the "Authentic Herb Kaiseki," a menu created by the owner, who is a certified herb concierge. The menu features a selection of healthy and delicious dishes selected from over 250 types of medicinal herbs that grow wild in Hida. You'll be filled with the nourishment of Hida and soothed in both body and mind.

About a 7-minute walk from JR Hida-Furukawa Station, “Ryotei Ryokan Yatsusankan” is located along the Aragi River, and on the opposite bank you can see “Honkoji Temple”, the largest wooden building in the Hida area. Founded at the end of the Edo period, it is a venerable Japanese-style ryokan with a building that has been registered as a national tangible cultural property. There are many historic structures in the building, such as low lintels and tatami corridors with consecutive windows, and it is full of atmosphere. There are 18 guest rooms in total, including the spacious 127㎡ suite room with a semi-open-air bath, "Juraku-no-ma," and the tea-ceremony room, "Sekibayashi." .

onsen you can enjoy at the large public bath "Seseragi no Yu" with its open-air garden bath is alkaline simple spring water delivered directly from Nagareha onsen. It is said to be effective against stiff shoulders and poor circulation, and is also known as the water for beautiful skin, as it has the effect of washing away old dead skin cells. The large public bath also has a "doburoku bath" in which sake lees are dissolved in the water, and a seasonal "rose bath" (women only). There is also an indoor bath "Oshidori no Yu" that can be used as a private bath for a fee, so you can enjoy a private bath time.

meal You can relax at private dining. You can enjoy monthly kaiseki meals that change with the season, such as river fish in the summer and cold yellowtail from Himi in the winter. We also offer locally produced food such as Hida torafugu (blowfish) grown in the water of Hida, as well as Hida beef.

Gero onsen Yunoshimakan, a 5-minute ride by private shuttle bus from JR Gero Station, is a onsen inn located on a 50,000-tsubo site overlooking the city of Gero onsen, where you can relax in the rich natural environment. Enjoy the retro Showa-era atmosphere in the main building, designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, and other sukiya-style buildings built in 1931. The hotel also offers anniversary options such as bouquets and cakes, making it the perfect place for a surprise trip. Choose your favorite room from the special room (photo), which is associated with the imperial family, or a room with twin beds in "Keizanso" located at the highest point of "Yunoshimakan" and enjoy a memorable moment with your boyfriend or friends.

onsen are from Gero Onsen, which is counted as one of Japan's top three onsen. The spring quality is a simple alkaline onsen, which is said to be good for recovery from fatigue and health promotion. In the private bath (pictured), which has a different taste depending on the guest room, you can use fresh hot spring water not only in the bathtub, but also in the shower, faucet, and even the washbasin. In addition, the large public bath with a view and the open-air bath with a view offer a spectacular view of the Hida mountain range, so be sure to take a bath in the morning or during the day. In the open space "Yama no Ashiyu" that can be used casually 24 hours a day, why not take a look at the historical buildings and greenery and relax.

Dinner served at the private dining office or in your room is a multi-course dinner filled with traditional flavors and ideas of the inn. You can enjoy seasonal products such as the inn's special "grilled sushi" and "Hida beef taste shabu". There are a wide variety of items, so it is a real pleasure to enjoy it carefully while comparing it with the menu. Every time you get one dish, you and your friends will be able to talk about it. Why don't you enjoy the night view after eating? From the "Observatory" on the 3rd floor of the main building, you can see the night view of onsen city. Let's ♩ fill your stomach and heart and immerse yourself in a happy mood

Founded in 1932, Gero onsen Kawakamiya Kasuitei is a quiet inn located along the Hida River, about a five-minute free taxi ride from JR Gero Station. The bamboo forest path leading to the inn, the ink paintings inside the building, and the attentive hospitality are all things that make you feel at ease in a Japanese ryokan. There are 16 guest rooms in the sukiya-style building, including Hekisanso, which faces the Hida River, and Tokaso, which faces the courtyard. Both are relaxing spaces that allow you to experience the Japanese atmosphere. Another nice feature is that each guest is provided with two yukata robes, and you can choose from negative ion, feather, or bead pillows.

The spring quality of Gero onsen is an alkaline simple onsen. Soak yourself in plenty of hot water to wash away your daily fatigue and warm your body to the core. The suite room with an open-air bath has a luxurious granite open-air bath (pictured), so you can enjoy a luxurious bath time while feeling the breeze. In addition, there are indoor baths, open-air baths, and free private open-air baths in the large communal baths, so it is recommended that you change the time period and the bathhouse to enjoy the different atmospheres. After bathing, you can cool down slowly with the flow of the Hida River as BGM on the wooden deck space with plenty of openness.

meal Let's relax in a private room at the restaurant. Dinner is a multi-course meal that changes monthly, and seasonal dishes are prepared by the head chef with all his heart, taking into account calories and volume. There is also a wide variety of hospitality for food, and you can choose from "Dice Steak" and "Ajishabu-shabu" dishes such as "Hida Beef" dishes. If you contact us in advance, you can change the dishes you don't like to other dishes. In addition, there is also a service where you can have a late-night snack of onigiri and wild vegetable stew delivered to your room after the meal! The exquisite hospitality warms your heart.

About a 15-minute walk from JR onsen Station, "Koyoi Tenku ni Asobi Shogetsu" is an inn that takes advantage of its location and boasts a superb view. You can see the Hida River and the city of Gero from the glass-walled guest rooms, and if you're lucky, you might even see a sea of clouds! All 21 guest rooms are luxuriously constructed with only 3 rooms on each floor. All of them, such as this "sky view guest room" and guest rooms with open-air baths, are spacious with a main room of 10 tatami mats or more, a secondary room and a wide veranda. At night, you'll be enchanted by the night view of onsen town, which is different from the atmosphere during the day. If you want to stay for a special day, don't forget to check out the anniversary plan, which includes champagne and cake at dinner.

Indoor and outdoor baths are available at the public bath. The indoor bath is also glass-enclosed and has a great view, and the open-air bath and guest room-only open-air bath give you the feeling of bathing in the sky. In addition, there are two types of private open-air baths (for a fee) in the detached room along the river, where you can bathe in a quiet space surrounded by trees where you can hear the chirping of birds and the sounds of the river while feeling nature. After bathing, put on your favorite colored yukata and relax.

Suikottei is a luxurious space with a variety of private rooms of different styles. meal The entire floor of the Suikottei restaurant is a sukiya-style tea-ceremony house. Expectations are heightened by the fantastic space and the sound of the suikinkutsu (water kettle) as you walk to your private room. Dinner is a monthly kaiseki dinner, with seasonal dishes prepared with careful attention to the temperature of the dishes. You can fully enjoy the blessings of Hida, such as high-quality Hida beef and "Gifu Inochi no Ichi" rice, which has consecutively won the top prize in Japan in a contest. After dinner, you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the lobby lounge, which is furnished with luxury furniture, and spend some quiet adult time reading a book.

Located about a one-minute walk from Fukuchi onsen bus stop, Kakurean Hidaji is an inn located in Oku-Hida onsen at the foot of the Northern Alps, where you can experience the original scenery of good old Japan. The one-story building features a lobby with heavy beams and a hearth, as well as paper screens and warm lighting, giving you a taste of the world of old stories. There are 12 guest rooms, of two types, the Ao no Ma and the Midori no Ma, and all rooms have an open-air bath and a cypress indoor bath. Especially during the snowy season, we recommend the Midori no Ma, a pure Japanese-style room with a sunken kotatsu. If you contact us in advance, you can arrange additional options such as champagne and cake. They will be secretly prepared in your room, so why not surprise yourself on a special day?

Fukuchi onsen is said to have been visited by Emperor Murakami during the Heian period (794-1185) to recuperate, and is also known as the "Emperor Spring." The spring quality is a simple, colorless and transparent onsen with a high concentration that will warm you from the core of your body. The bath in the guest room is nice, but let's enjoy the two open-air baths (pictured) in the riverside detached room. It is said that onsen in the mountains will boost your metabolism because they are stimulated by the cold. In addition, you can relax with the clear air and natural scenery.

meal are served at an authentic charcoal hearth table, giving the inn a mountain village atmosphere. There are healthy menus that mainly feature branded ingredients from Oku-Hida, as well as menus that use high-quality Hida beef. None of the dishes use seafood, and the dishes are Hida country cuisine made with a wide variety of local mountain produce. You can enjoy traditional flavors such as stone-grilled Hida beef, grilled trout skewers, and the inn's special koroimo (potato skewered with sweet potato) and gohei mochi (rice cake with gohei rice cake).

About a 7-minute walk from Hirayu onsen Station, "Takumi no Yado Miyama Ouan" is surrounded by greenery, and you can spend a comfortable stay in a building that focuses on natural materials. "Okuhida Bear Park" and "Hirayu Otaki" are within 10 minutes by car, and "Shinhotaka Ropeway" is about 26 minutes by car, making it a recommended base for sightseeing. All 72 guest rooms are made of precious wood from Hida, creating a comfortable space with a wooden structure. In particular, this Japanese-Western style room "Himekomatsu no Sho" in the separate building has an open-air bath with free-flowing hot springs, so you can spend a quiet private time without worrying about anyone's eyes.

Hirayu onsen is a onsen resort with many legends, including Takeda Shingen. You can enjoy the high-quality hot water, which is said to be effective in relieving fatigue and cold sensitivity, in various hot springs directly from the source. The indoor bath in the large public bath (pictured) is soothing with the scent of cypress, and the open-air bath offers a spectacular view of the four seasons. You can enjoy onsen as much as you like, whenever you like, in the guest rooms with open-air baths or footbaths. In addition, the four private baths that can be used free of charge are also recommended, as you can enjoy a different atmosphere. After bathing, let's take a break while drinking a free drink while wearing a colored yukata that can be chosen by both men and women.

For dinner, sit around the hearth at the meal "Miyamazakura" and enjoy a Japanese banquet. You can enjoy a variety of local ingredients, as well as Hida beef teppanyaki. This meal has a warm wooden atmosphere, so you can be satisfied with homely hospitality and the finest food. In the evening, "Ippuku Chaya" in the main house offers a free midnight snack of "Yonaki Soba". With a full stomach, you're sure to have good dreams!

Located about 30 minutes by car from the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway "Shirotori IC" at the foot of "Mt. Hakusan," one of Japan's three most famous mountains, "Manten no Yado" is a Japanese-modern inn that only accommodates eight groups per day. It is located inside the ski resort "Wing Hills Shirotori Resort," so you can easily enjoy winter skiing and summer slopes. All rooms have an open-air bath with natural onsen, making it perfect for a relaxing stay on a special day. This spacious 79㎡ "Type-B Japanese-Western Room" is made up of a bedroom and a 6-tatami Japanese-style room. The specially made soft tatami mats feel comfortable on the soles of your feet, and you'll want to relax in your work clothes. You can also reserve cakes and bouquets in advance, so it's perfect for a celebratory trip.

The natural onsen "Manten no Yu" that you can enjoy in the open-air bath in the guest room is one of Japan's leading sodium-bicarbonate (hypotonic, weakly alkaline) onsen. You can bathe as much as you like in your room, without worrying about other guests or the time, in the high-quality onsen springs that have been ranked among the most popular hot springs in onsen Japan. At night, you can spend a romantic bath time with your boyfriend while gazing at the stars, or you can have a lively girl talk with your friends. You can also use the bathing facility "Manten no Yu Honkan" opposite the inn for free.

meal You can enjoy the dinner at meal or at the restaurant "Kokon" private dining. Enjoy a relaxing dinner in a bright atmosphere. Dinner is kaiseki cuisine, using local ingredients such as Hida beef, Okumino-jidori chicken, and local organic vegetables, and you will feel the bounty of nature with every bite. Also, you may want to try some of the locally brewed sake available, so take a rest and enjoy the self-service coffee in the lobby.

Located at the foot of Mt. Kinka overlooking the Nagara River, Nagaragawa onsen Juhachiro is a long-established ryokan that has been in business since the Edo period. It is about a 20-minute bus ride from JR Gifu Station, and there is also a free bus from the inn to Meitetsu Gifu Station and JR Gifu Station, making it easy to access. If you choose the special room with an open-air bath (limited to one room per day) or the "Japanese modern bedroom with open-air bath," you can enjoy the view of the gently flowing Nagara River from the open-air bath, which will relax your mind. If you are staying on a special occasion, how about giving a bouquet of flowers or a whole cake as a gift? If you make a reservation in advance, they will arrange this for you for an additional fee.

There are two large public baths: Kawanose, which has an open-air bath with a beautiful motif of cormorant fishing, a specialty of the Nagara River, and Kawanoe, which boasts a large open-air bath. "Kanose" has this "Kura-no-Yu", which uses a storehouse from the Meiji era, and you can enjoy a nostalgic bath while looking at the beams from about 130 years ago. The spring quality is a simple iron cold mineral spring that contains a lot of iron and radon, and when the colorless and transparent source comes into contact with the air, it turns into brown cloudy water! The quality of the hot spring water is rare even in Japan, and it is said to warm the body from the inside out, and is said to help improve sensitivity to cold. It seems that the daily fatigue is firmly taken away.

For dinner, there are courses perfect for anniversaries, such as "kaiseki cuisine" that lets you feel the colors of the four seasons, "celebratory kaiseki" and "Hida beef kaiseki." Gifu's proud "Hida beef" is high-quality marbled, mellow, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. You will be enchanted and smile unconsciously. Enjoy a time of happiness and culinary delights together.

Gifu is full of luxury ryokan that are perfect for anniversaries and rewards, including inns where you can enjoy famous hot springs flowing directly from the source, long-established ryokan that have been around since the Edo period, and inns that are made with precious Hida wood. All of them are hotels that I would like to stay at at least once! Please choose a luxury ryokan or hotel that suits you and enjoy a luxurious stay.