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Gero Onsen Ogawaya
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.4 out of 5 (4,889 reviews). Families with babies mention thoughtful touches such as a diaper-only trash bin and towels ready in the room and futons laid out right away for a nap, and they praise being able to take a relaxed 45 minutes in a private-hire bath. Guests enjoy the wide selection at the breakfast buffet, though some report that the communal bath is a long way from the rooms and requires taking three elevators in succession.
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Seven private-hire baths for the family, fed directly from the source
Seven private-hire baths for the family, fed directly from the source
The annex has 7 private-hire baths where families can enjoy the Gero Onsen water, an alkaline simple onsen flowing directly from the source, on their own without worrying about other guests. They suit a baby's first onsen as well as young children who are uneasy in a communal bath. The water is weakly alkaline, gentle on the skin and with a soap-like effect.
- •7 private-hire baths in the annex, flowing directly from the source
- •Gero Onsen is an alkaline simple onsen, gentle on the skin
- •Please keep your eyes on young children at all times while they are bathing
The tatami bath in the communal bath and plans for families with children
The tatami bath in the communal bath and plans for families with children
The communal bath has a tatami bath, so a child who trips lands on something soft and families with young children can bathe with peace of mind. Plans exclusively for families with children and rooms with an open-air bath are also available, and together with kaiseki featuring Hida beef they make a family trip to Gero Onsen easy to enjoy.
- •The communal bath has a tatami bath, gentle on a child who trips
- •Plans exclusively for families with children are available
- •Rooms with an open-air bath and kaiseki featuring Hida beef are offered as well
Overview
Gero Onsen Ogawaya is a hot-spring ryokan overlooking the Hida River in Gero Onsen, counted among Japan's three most famous springs. The annex has 7 private-hire baths, where a family can have the Gero Onsen water, an alkaline simple onsen flowing directly from the source, entirely to themselves. The communal bath includes a tatami bath, so a child who trips lands on something soft. Plans exclusively for families with children, rooms with an open-air bath and a kaiseki (multi-course Japanese dinner) featuring Hida beef make this a ryokan well suited to families traveling with babies and young children.
A Hot-Spring Ryokan in Gero Onsen, One of Japan's Three Most Famous Springs
Gero Onsen Ogawaya is a hot-spring ryokan overlooking the Hida River in Gero Onsen, counted among Japan's three most famous springs. It sits in the hot-spring town of Gero Onsen, in the area reached from Gero Station on the JR Takayama Main Line, and makes a convenient base for a family trip to Gero Onsen.
Seven Private-Hire Baths for the Family
The annex has 7 private-hire baths where families can enjoy the Gero Onsen water, an alkaline simple onsen flowing directly from the source, entirely on their own without worrying about other guests. They are ideal for a baby's first onsen, or for young children who are uneasy in a communal bath.
The Tatami Bath in the Communal Bath and Plans for Families with Children
The communal bath has a tatami bath, so a child who trips lands on something soft and families with young children can bathe with peace of mind. Plans exclusively for families with children and rooms with an open-air bath are also available, and together with kaiseki featuring Hida beef they make a family trip to Gero Onsen easy to enjoy.
Access
Gero Onsen is in Yunoshima, Gero, Gifu Prefecture, in the area reached from Gero Station on the JR Takayama Main Line. Parking is provided. Gero Onsen Gassho Village and Hida Takayama are both within reach, so the ryokan works as a base for a family journey through the Hida region. For guests with food allergies, the kitchen will do as much as it can, including changing some ingredients.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 570 Yunoshima, Gero, Gifu 509-2207 |
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| directions_carAccess | The ryokan sits in Gero Onsen along the Hida River, in the area reached from Gero Station on the JR Takayama Main Line. It stands in the hot-spring town of Gero Onsen, one of Japan's three most famous springs, and has its own parking. |
| trainNearest station | Gero Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 80 cars, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-576-25-3121 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON, JACCS, LIFE, View, JTB, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.gero-ogawaya.net/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can babies and young children use the communal bath with peace of mind?
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The water is weakly alkaline, gentle on the skin and with a soap-like effect, so babies can bathe with peace of mind.
Are the private-hire baths slip-resistant enough for young children?
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Ogawaya has its own tatami-floored private-hire baths. The tatami is soft underfoot and less slippery, which helps with young children.
Are there meals for children?
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There is a kids' meal filled with dishes children love, along with a separate a la carte menu for younger children who cannot yet eat very much.
What does it cost for a child to co-sleep with us?
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Up to 4 children can co-sleep. Elementary school children are charged 100% of the adult rate, and children ages 3 to 5 who are not provided with bedding or meals are 3,300 yen including tax.
How do we get to the ryokan, and is there parking?
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The ryokan is in the hot-spring town of Gero Onsen along the Hida River, in the area reached from Gero Station on the JR Takayama Main Line. Parking is available for 80 cars, free of charge.
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