Gero Kanko Hotel Honkan
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.40 out of 5 (1,420 reviews). This quiet hotel sits on a hillside overlooking the onsen town, and every guest room takes in the Hida mountains or the night view of the town. Its rooms with an open-air bath won first place in Kansai Jalan's spectacular open-air bath ranking, and there are no back rooms with poor views. Guests report that dinner is served at semi-private reserved seats in a dining hall modeled on a local jikabuki playhouse, where they can enjoy dishes finished by hand by Japanese-cuisine chefs.
Kids Facilities
Meals at semi-private reserved seats
Meals at semi-private reserved seats
Dinner is served at Musoza, a dining hall modeled on the local jikabuki playhouses, at semi-private reserved seats where dishes finished by hand by Japanese-cuisine chefs are brought to your table. There is no buffet, so families can eat at their own pace and without worrying about other guests.
- •Meals are served at semi-private reserved seats
- •Served at your table rather than buffet-style
- •A5-grade Hida beef courses are also available
- •In cases such as a severe allergy, or where the allergen is a main ingredient and no substitute can be offered, the hotel may have to decline the stay, so please notify them by phone or similar when booking.
Spectacular open-air baths with a night view
Spectacular open-air baths with a night view
The rooms with an open-air bath were chosen number one in Kansai Jalan's spectacular open-air bath ranking, and every room looks out over the onsen town or the Hida River. Families can take in the night view of the onsen town while enjoying the silky waters of Gero Onsen.
- •Rooms with an open-air bath ranked number one for spectacular views
- •Every room looks out over the onsen town or the Hida River
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Overview
Gero Kanko Hotel Honkan is a quiet hotel set on a hillside above the onsen town, where every room looks out over the Hida mountains or the town's night view. Its pride is its outlook: there are no back rooms with poor views, and the rooms with an open-air bath took first place in Kansai Jalan's spectacular open-air bath ranking. Dinner is served at Musoza, a dining hall modeled on the region's local jikabuki playhouses, where dishes finished by hand by Japanese-cuisine chefs are brought to semi-private reserved seats. There is no buffet, so families can take their time at their own table, and A5-grade Hida beef courses and kaiseki are available as well. With generous public spaces, it is a stay-focused hotel made for unhurried time indoors.
Gero Kanko Hotel Honkan stands on a hillside overlooking the onsen town in Hagiwara-cho, Gero, Gifu. It is a quiet hotel where every guest room looks out over the Hida mountains or the night view of the onsen town.
Rooms with spectacular views
The rooms with an open-air bath were chosen number one in Kansai Jalan magazine's spectacular open-air bath ranking, in the category for beautiful town night views. There are no back rooms with poor views: every room looks out over the onsen town or the Hida River. Guests in rooms without an open-air bath can use the private-hire open-air bath free of charge.
Unhurried meals at your own table
Dinner is served at Musoza, a dining hall modeled on the local jikabuki playhouses of this region, where dishes finished by hand by Japanese-cuisine chefs are laid out at semi-private reserved seats that let you eat without worrying about other guests. There is no buffet, and both dinner and breakfast are served at your reserved seat, so families with children can settle in and eat calmly. A5-grade Hida beef courses and seasonal kaiseki are also available.
Taking it easy indoors
The hotel has generous public spaces, and while it sits a little away from the onsen town and convenience stores, that distance brings quiet and outstanding views. It is a stay-focused hotel where guests spend their time slowly on site.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2148-1 Nishiueda, Hagiwara-cho, Gero, Gifu 509-2503 |
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| directions_carAccess | A 15-minute walk from Gero Station on the JR Takayama Line, with a shuttle to and from the station timed to limited express arrivals. About 50 minutes by car from the Nakatsugawa IC on the Chuo Expressway. |
| trainNearest station | Gero Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available free of charge, though a fee applies with some plans. There is also covered parking for motorcycles. |
| callPhone | +81-576-25-3161 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.geroyado.co.jp/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Gero Kanko Hotel Honkan best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Gero Kanko Hotel Honkan?
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Parking: Parking is available free of charge, though a fee applies with some plans. There is also covered parking for motorcycles.
How do you get to Gero Kanko Hotel Honkan?
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A 15-minute walk from Gero Station on the JR Takayama Line, with a shuttle to and from the station timed to limited express arrivals. About 50 minutes by car from the Nakatsugawa IC on the Chuo Expressway.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
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Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and checkout is at 10 a.m. Times may differ depending on the accommodation plan.
Can we check in earlier?
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Check-in from 2 p.m. is possible for an extra 2,200 yen per person. Depending on how cleaning of the public areas is progressing, however, it may still take until 3 p.m.
Do children get the Hida beef dishes?
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Dishes made with A5-grade Hida beef are served, but Hida beef is not included for children under school age.
Can we add dinner on the day if we book a plan without meals?
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No. Priority is given to serving guests on one-night, two-meal plans, so same-day meal reservations are not accepted on plans without meals. Arranging meals in advance is recommended.
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