7 Best Hotels and Ryokans for Couples with Open-Air Bath Rooms in Gifu

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Shirakawa-go is home to a gassho-zukuri village registered as a World Heritage Site, the Love Suspension Bridge is said to be a sacred place for matchmaking, and Monet's Pond is a beautiful pond that resembles Claude Monet's painting ``Water Lilies.'' .... Gifu is a place full of attractive spots that couples should visit. Would you like to go on a trip immersed in breathtakingly beautiful nature and fascinating old culture?

The various onsen scattered throughout the prefecture are also unique to Gifu. There are many charming onsen areas, such as Gero Onsen, one of Japan's top three hot springs, known as "beauty hot onsen," and Hida Takayama onsen, known as "Hida's Little Kyoto." It can be hard to decide which onsen resort to go to. Forget your busy daily life and relax with him while soaking in a high-quality onsen.

If you want to enjoy onsen together, choose a room with an open-air bath where you can soak in onsen to your heart's content in a private space. Two people can occupy the bath without worrying about the surroundings, and you can enjoy a luxurious time full of extraordinary feelings. This time, we will introduce hotels and ryokan in Gifu that are recommended for couples and have rooms with open-air baths. Weekends and holidays tend to be fully booked, so if you find a room you like, make a reservation early. Let's go on a healing trip with him ♡

Gero onsen Gero onsen Miyako is located a short distance from the city. Surrounded by greenery, this quiet and secluded inn is perfect for a relaxing stay away from everyday life. A welcome drink in the lobby will help you relax and unwind.

Of the 19 rooms in total, 5 suite rooms in the main building and 4 rooms in the annex have open-air baths. Each room has a different concept, and there are also rooms with clawfoot bathtubs and stained glass. All rooms have Japanese-style rooms where you can stretch your legs and relax.

If you are staying as a couple, we recommend the Special Room Mitsumushi. There are two types of open-air baths: rock and pottery. The open-air ceramic bath is located in a private garden, and you can immerse yourself in the atmospheric atmosphere while soaking in onsen. Let's warm up gradually while talking about memories of the trip with him and heal the daily fatigue.

Dinner is served in a tasteful private room. You can choose from a kaiseki meal or a full-course meal, both of which feature a wide selection of seasonal ingredients, including Hida beef, a must-try when in Gero onsen. You can even add Hida beef to your bespoke meal. There's no doubt you'll be hooked after just one bite.

"Gero onsen Gero Onsen Gero Kanko Hotel" is a hotel that stands on a quiet hilltop overlooking Gero onsen town. The hotel is lit with Japanese paper lanterns, and you will first feel warm and relaxed with a welcome drink in the lobby. The hotel boasts a night view that can be seen from all guest rooms. You may be left speechless by the glittering cityscape.

"Rooms with open-air baths on the banks of the river" offer a panoramic view of Gero onsen Town from the open-air baths. Enjoy the scenery outside while relaxing in the bathtub with him. The night view of the onsen town along the Hida River will create a wonderful mood, and you'll be able to get closer to him even more. After you get out of the bath, we recommend lying down in a spacious Japanese-style room and relaxing. .

There are seven private baths in the hotel: two in the main building, four in the open-air building, and one in the stone building. You can see onsen town from the main building, and the great nature of Hida from the outbuildings. Each of the private baths is unique, with bathtubs made of Shigaraki ware and bathtubs shaped like tea pots, and it would be fun to decide with him which bath he would like to take.

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You can choose from meal "Kaiseki course" or a "Hida beef course." You can choose the number of dishes and the amount of meat depending on the course, and you're sure to feel happy and satisfied if you enjoy the seasonal ingredients unique to this area and the fatty Hida beef.

Established in 1931, "Gero onsen Yunoshimakan" is a historic ryokan that stands on a site of about 50,000 tsubo. You can overlook the Gero hot onsen town from the hotel. The three-story wooden main building in the Sukiya-zukuri style is designated as a registered tangible cultural property of Japan. If you put yourself in a space with skillful techniques and elegance, you will be freed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend an extraordinary time.

You can enjoy onsen while gazing at the majestic mountain range of Hida in the Observation Large Public Bath, which retains the modern atmosphere of when the hotel was founded. The overwhelming nature of Hida, which changes its appearance depending on the season, is sure to heal your fatigue. The "Observatory open-air bath" overlooks the onsen town with nature in the background, giving you a sense of openness.

There are five guest rooms with open-air baths in total, in the main building and the annex. All of them are luxurious spaces, including rooms that exude the romance of the Showa era and VIP rooms with tea rooms. We recommend the main building's "Sanraku." This prestigious room, where the former Emperor and Empress have stayed, boasts the best view in the building. Relax in the open-air bath in your guest room and enjoy the luxurious atmosphere.

The cuisine we are proud of is a style that harmonizes tradition from the time of our founding with modern ideas. The dinner, featuring ingredients unique to Hida such as Hida beef, sweetfish from the Hida River, and amago, is truly luxurious. You'll be filled with happiness as you enjoy the deliciousness that will bring a smile to your face.

“Hidatei Hanaougi” is easily accessible, about 10 minutes by shuttle bus from JR “Takayama Station”. Rare natural wood such as Jindai zelkova is used in the hall, and you can feel the peace of Japan. On the 1st floor, there is a footbath with a view of the courtyard.

We onsen of our own hot spring source. The thick, smooth, and soft water of the sodium bicarbonate onsen is like a serum. In the spacious open-air bath where you can stretch your legs slowly, there is a Japanese garden that changes its expression depending on the season. The beautiful scenery will relax your mind and body.

The rooms are also designed with a wood theme. There are 9 types of rooms with open-air baths. For those who prefer beds, there are also twin types. Each room has a different atmosphere, such as an open-air bath facing a private garden or an open-air bath on a private terrace. Relax in the hot water with your partner and enjoy an extraordinary relaxing time.

Please enjoy meal in the private meal. The menu, which is based on the theme of "local production for local consumption," changes with each season, and you can enjoy seasonal ingredients from Hida Takayama, such as Hida beef, river fish, and wild vegetables. You can also enjoy specially ordered dishes such as "Hida beef steak," "seared Hida beef sushi," and "Hida beef shabu-shabu." It's sure to be an exciting dinner for meat-loving couples.

Yarimi-no-Yu Yarimikan, located in Shin-Hotaka onsen, is a historical inn that has long been popular with mountain climbers and hot spring cure visitors. The interior of the old folk house is a space that makes you feel nostalgic. When you enter the lobby, you will be greeted by a large sunken hearth, where you can soothe away the fatigue of your travels. It is also recommended to take a leisurely break with him while sitting in front of the hearth and warming up.

The open-air bath "Yarimi-no-Yu" where you can see the famous Mt. When you look at the majestic scenery, your heart will gradually become calm. In addition, four unique private open-air baths can be used free of charge. It would be nice to be able to enjoy onsen with him while feeling the nature of Okuhida, which is located deep in the mountains.

If you want to enjoy the open-air bath slowly in your room, please choose the “Dozozukuri Hanare”. You can spend a luxurious time in a maisonette type cottage. The nostalgic atmosphere of an old private house will free you from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The open-air bath is spacious even for two people. Let's relax in onsen with him ♪

This ryokan is one of only a few in Okuhida that is designated as a ``Hida beef restaurant.'' This designated restaurant requires a qualification, and at ``Yarimikan'' you can enjoy the highest quality A5 rank Hida beef. You'll fall in love with its soft, melt-in-the-mouth deliciousness♡Also, the rockfish grown in the clear streams of Okuhida are also popular. Enjoy this delicious dish slowly grilled over charcoal.

"Gujo Hachiman Hotel Sekisuien" is a hotel that stands halfway up Mt. Hachiman. Below you can see a castle town with a good old townscape, and on the top of the mountain you can see Gujo Hachiman Castle. About 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Gujo Hachiman Station on the Nagaragawa Railway.

"Deluxe with open-air bath" is a type with an open-air bath on the terrace. You can share the great nature of Yawata with two people while feeling the refreshing breeze. After soaking in the bath, the two of us sat down on a chair on the terrace to cool down. On a clear night, you can even see the twinkling stars♡Enjoy a romantic night.

Enjoy the chef's proud dinner at a restaurant where you can feel the warmth of wood. The menu is full of local dishes such as Hida beef and Gujo ayu! If you enjoy luxurious dishes, you should be able to get excited♪

To accompany your delicious food, try local sake from Gujo or Gifu ♡ Local cuisine and local sake go perfectly together.

An inn located at the foot of the sacred mountain "Hakusan", "Manten no Yado. The atmosphere of a hideaway nestled quietly in the mountains is perfect for couples who want to enjoy an extraordinary space for adults. When you arrive at the inn, sit on the sofa in the lobby and enjoy the atmosphere of the inn while taking a break.

All 8 rooms have an open-air bath with natural onsen. You can choose from a Japanese-style room with a reasonable size of about 10 tatami mats, or a Japanese-Western room with a bed on tatami flooring. At night, if you soak in onsen with your boyfriend and look at the beautiful starry sky, you will be immersed in a romantic atmosphere ♡

Dinner is served at the private meal "Kokon" where you can enjoy it without hesitation. The colorful kaiseki gozen, which uses plenty of local mountain delicacies, is pleasing not only in taste but also in appearance. The A5 rank Hida beef porcelain plate grill is so exquisite that your cheeks are almost dropped. Surrounded by delicious food, enjoy some time ♪ alone with him.

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There is no large public bath in the hotel, but there is a day-trip bath facility "Manten no Yu" opposite the inn. Guests can use it for free. The hot water of the bicarbonate hot onsen has a reputation for making your skin smooth. If you look out at the majestic scenery of nature from the open-air bath, your fatigue will melt away. After taking a bath, stretch your legs and relax in the tatami-floored rest area.

If you are traveling in Gifu as a couple, we recommend a room with an open-air bath where you can relax in a private space. There are many unique open-air baths, such as onsen where you can enjoy "hot water for beautiful skin" and onsen where you can see the magnificent nature of Hida. Please find your favorite type with him and enjoy an extraordinary and luxurious time ♡