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One of Japans three most famous hot springs alongside Kusatsu and Arima, Gero has been celebrated since the Edo period for its silky alkaline waters. Nestled along the Hida River between Nagoya and Takayama, this charming onsen town offers free foot baths and the Yumeguri Tegata spa pass.
Looking for hotels in Gero? Compare 12 traditional ryokans and modern onsen hotels, then narrow the list with the filters below or sort it by price.
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12 ryokans in Gero
水明館
Gero's grand landmark ryokan with three distinct hot spring bath areas, a Noh theater stage, and Hida beef restaurants.
from US$200 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$400 total for 2 guests
9.4/10 (921)湯之島館
A registered tangible cultural property built in 1931, perched on a forested hillside with valley views.
from US$250 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$500 total for 2 guests
9.4/10 (499)小川屋
Famous for unique tatami-floored baths and spacious open-air rotenburo overlooking the Hida River.
from US$150 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$300 total for 2 guests
9.4/10 (247)望川館
A Showa-era heritage inn offering the most accessible private in-room onsen in Gero below ¥60,000 — ideal for tattoo-conscious travelers and couples seeking maximum privacy.
from US$200 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$400 total for 2 guests
8.1/10 (2,245)しょうげつ
A riverside ryokan with a beautiful Japanese garden, large open-air baths, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
from US$120 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$240 total for 2 guests
9.6/10 (556)下呂温泉 山形屋
Meiji-era family ryokan with original 1920s stonework and one of the deepest communal baths in Gero — for travelers seeking unmodernized traditional atmosphere.
from US$165 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$330 total for 2 guests
8.2/10 (489)川上屋花水亭
Gero's premium riverside boutique — Meiji-era heritage, a cantilevered rotenburo above the Hida River, and kaiseki ranked among Gero's top three by Japanese travel reviewers.
from US$300 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$600 total for 2 guests
9.4/10 (191)睦館
A welcoming budget ryokan just two minutes from Gero Station, specializing in Hida beef and local cuisine.
from US$70 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$140 total for 2 guests
9.2/10 (139)紗々羅
A stylish ryokan blending Japanese and Western aesthetics, with panoramic hilltop views and rooms with private open-air baths.
from US$200 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$400 total for 2 guests
8.7/10 (73)富岳
A quiet hillside ryokan with both indoor and outdoor baths, known for its peaceful atmosphere and generous Hida beef kaiseki.
from US$130 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$260 total for 2 guests
8.3/10 (63)木曽屋
A compact affordable ryokan in the heart of the onsen town with natural hot spring baths and homestyle Hida cuisine.
from US$60 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$120 total for 2 guests
8.2/10 (28)水明館 別館
Suimeikan's quieter annex — full shared access to the main complex baths and Noh theater, fewer rooms, and more intimate service than the main property's multi-wing resort scale.
from US$185 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$370 total for 2 guests
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