Yunoshimakan
Yunoshima 645
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Why people book this hotel
“Staff were very polite”
“Staff that led us in and introduced the facility for us was really kind and appr…”
“We were welcomed to our room, donned our Yukata and spent the whole afternoon ex…”
“The hotel was very nice and comfortable with beautiful gardens”
“An old historic location on the slopes of Gero Onsen town”
“Prestige location”
“private onsen to be reserved for free; room is tidy and clean; staff are friendl…”
“The room itself was clean and spacious with a great view of the mountainside, wi…”
“Staff were friendly with great service and both dinner and breakfast were excell…”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Tang
extended_group
June 17, 2026
“Tough to manage a ryokan - with no willing (local) workers and costs always rising. Having said that I have stayed in mo”
An old historic location on the slopes of Gero Onsen town. Reception building is beautiful. Staff were very polite.
Jessica
solo_traveller
June 4, 2026
“Yunoshimaken”
A very unique and memorable experience. We were welcomed to our room, donned our Yukata and spent the whole afternoon exploring the hotel. There really is a lot to see, as well as enjoying the beautiful views and relaxing onsen. We had the kaiseki dinner which was superb. I honsetly think I would come here again if I came back to Japan.
Chia-Wei
couple
May 24, 2026
Staff that led us in and introduced the facility for us was really kind and approachable. Shuttle service is convenient.
Henry
solo_traveller
May 16, 2026
In the best of ways, it felt like stepping back in time
Yin Chung
extended_group
May 2, 2026
“Old Onsen hotel with nice staff”
The hotel is an old Onsen hotel with long history. The staff is friendly & helpful
jadranka
couple
April 28, 2026
“Picturesque ryokan with good service and facilities”
The hotel was very nice and comfortable with beautiful gardens. Staff were friendly with great service and both dinner and breakfast were excellent.
hayleytch
couple
April 26, 2026
“it was a very pleasant stay!”
private onsen to be reserved for free; room is tidy and clean; staff are friendly
Arlo
couple
April 16, 2026
Very scenic. Helpful staff, good food.
Thomas
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
“Perfect classical japanese Onsen experience!”
A highlight!
ka Sing
couple
March 31, 2026
Staff is friendly, very good services
Andy Di
solo_traveller
March 17, 2026
The staff are all lovely and accomodating; the young lady who was assigned to me spoke great english and did a very graceful job of serving dinner. The room itself was clean and spacious with a great view of the mountainside, with an open air bathtub that used hot spring water. There are more modern ryokans around but honestly the age and traditional style of the building just adds way more to the ambience. A super nice experience to just slow down, relax and disconnect from the daily slog. The bar is super cosy and there seemed to be a bunch of other activities like table tennis and board games if that floats your boat.
Valeria
couple
March 5, 2026
Beautiful place to relax and enjoy onsen. Great facilities and lots of activities to do as well.
seunggil
couple
February 25, 2026
“Wonderful getaway for hot spring seekers”
Great staff members welcoming guests. Service was excellent and relaxed environments
Clemence SF
extended_group
February 24, 2026
Simply perfect! Located on the hill, the ryokan building structure is interesting. It's fun exploring different part of the building itself.
Yu
solo_traveller
February 21, 2026
“Excellent environment for a good stay”
Prestige location. Excellent environment.
Rema
couple
February 21, 2026
Excellent food and service
Boon Chong
couple
January 21, 2026
“Excellent property with excellent staff and high quality food.”
Excellent service
Fabienne
couple
January 20, 2026
The while stay was so memorable. The building is massive and so impressive; the staff very welcoming and impeccable, the Onsen (private and public) beautiful. If you‘re looking for a memorable ryokan stay, this is the place to be. :-) Thank you!
JINHO
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
Nice and very professional Staffs. wonderfull F&B. There're also some staffs who can speak English, so no communication issues. Strongly recommend this Hotel.
Dison
solo_traveller
January 16, 2026
It was an amazing stay the food was a real treat with very high quality ingredients. T he staff were awesome and very accommodative
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Billiards, Table tennis, Hot spring bath, Open-air bath, Public Bath
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Lift, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Shuttle service (free), Vending machine (drinks)
Japanese-Style Room with Indoor Hot Spring Bath - Non-Smoking
More spacious air-conditioned room with a private hot-spring bath and panoramic views. Features tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Includes 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. Annex building was built in 1987.
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
This air-conditioned room features tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Includes 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 room comes with a private toilet. Bathroom is shared. The building was built in 1931, registered as tangible cultural building.
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
The quadruple room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a bath and slippers. The unit offers 4 futons.
Suite with Hot Spring Bath
More spacious air-conditioned suite with a private hot-spring bath and panoramic views in annex. Features a tatami (woven-straw) room and a bedroom with Western beds. Includes 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. Annex building was built in 1987.
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