Experience world-class service at Yunoshimakan
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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Bar
Property highlights
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Free private parking available on-site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Miia
Finland“Very authentic Japanese experience. I felt I was in another time…” - Soh
Singapore“The good spread of food and the comfortable rooms, in addition to good service provided by the staff. The hotel’s long history and the location of it being high up on the mountain provides a bird’s eye view of Gero all added to the allure.” - Savoini
Italy“In room onsen was great. Great dinner even without reservation so we could enjoyed the relax. Big rooms very clean.” - Sonja
Norway“Beautiful and various onsens to try. Gero town was fun to explore. Old japan charm. Yukatas!” - Roman
Russia“Everything in Yunoshimakan was just perfect! This ryokan has welcomed Japanese Emperors before, it is filled with a spirit of history, and one can feel like a genuine aristocrat when staying at Yunoshimakan. Kaiseki dinner is served for each...” - benjamas
Thailand“I'm so impress with all staffs who give us the exceptional service. All of my family are happy with kaiseiki dinner experience. It's great experience on authentic ryokan.” 
Apathorn Thailand“Nice view, Outdoor bath, Room size (larger than expected), Friendly and polite staff”- Mariane
Australia“Staffs are very nice and hospitable. The place is clean and well maintained, good food, outside garden is beautiful. The place also have great overlooking views of the Gero mountains and city.” - Robine
Switzerland“The view from the hotel room was amazing, there is a lot of space and we even had our own little private onsen. We also took the private dining option which was quite the amazing meal. What I missed out on was the open-view onsen, which you have...” - Ho
Hong Kong“Very tradition looking hotel with hotspring in room”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Yunoshimakan
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Toilet
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Table tennis
- Billiards
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shuttle service
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Wake-up service
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
General
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 3 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
The ryokan operates a free shuttle bus service between the property and Gero Station. The bus schedule is set to match the departure and arrival times of the Hida limited express train at Gero Station.
Please fill in the Special Request box for the following:
Please notify what means of transportation you see will be using when arriving at the hotel.
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room.
If you have food allergies or other diet restrictions, please inform the property in advance. Cannot be accommodated on the day of check-in.
If dinner for children aged 2-5 is included when making a reservation, please note that children's dinner will be provided for children aged 2-5 years old. Children over 6 will be charged as adults.
Bathing tax (charged per person per night) is not included in the room rate. Please pay at the accommodation.
Please inform Yunoshimakan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.
