Yunoshimakan

Beautiful 1930s building in a glorious natural setting on the side of Mt. Nakane. The hotel operates like a traditional ryokan, so you will be allocated a staff member to look after you throughout your stay. All the staff were very professional, friendly and attentive. Dinner will be served by your staff member in your room, and they will diligently come and go as you eat to prepare each subsequent course. Breakfast was served in the banquet hall, and was always sitting out ready for you at the pre-arranged time in the morning. All the food changed daily and was of very high quality, with the majority of it being locally sourced. The Hida beef dishes especially were delicious. The hotel has two onsen on site, and you are provided the towels/yukata you'll need. There are many different activities and facilities available to keep you occupied, as well as a souvenir shop. Rooms, being traditional style, are very spacious and airy. The view from the higher floors of the mountains around Gero was beautiful, and although there was no air conditioning, the large windows could be opened wide. Some rooms have their own private onsen baths which are great for giving you the onsen experience if you're more self-conscious. Doors to these could be opened to the outside for the open-air bath experience. Futon beds will be set up very quickly in the evening by staff members, and I found them very comfortable. Opting for a room with a private toilet was better for convenience, not all rooms have their own bathroom facilities. Hotel bus will transport you to and from the JR station but be aware that pickups don't start until 2:30pm - if you arrive on the Hida express at 11am for example, you will have to pay for a taxi. Although it doesn't look far away, walking to the hotel is not an option, especially with luggage due to the steepness of the hillside.

We liked everything. The room bath, the public baths, the foot bath, the staff, the garden, everything was perfect!! The room was very spacious, and the view… If you don’t book the dinner don’t worry, you will not be hungry as there is a small restaurant in the hotel with a few dishes (snacks) on the menu and it’s not as pricy as that fancy Japanese dinner (but it’s probably not as big either :D)

We’ve enjoy the atmosphere and hospitality! Onsen and public bath experience was definitely something new! The hotel’s atmosphere, simple restaurant that service meals after 20.00 and a bar with karaoke were also a nice cherry on top. And having beautiful local garments at the room to be able to wear those in the hotel was another lovely surprise

I'm so glad that we chose this accommodation despite reading many reviews from people unhappy with the age of the hotel. For our ryokan experience, it was important to go for something that felt traditional in the modern age, so this well-preserved and historic hotel was the right decision. Our stay here was unforgettably amazing. The staff were so hospitable and friendly. The hotel is so beautiful, with a lot of art, ceramics, and historical photographs displayed throughout the halls. It was so fun getting lost walking around inside and outside on the hotel grounds, collecting stamps and soaking in the beautiful architecture. The room we stayed in was gorgeous and had the most amazing view from the hillside down to the river in Gero City. Our dining experience was so unique and amazing, and felt like a completely new experience on our second night. The breakfast was also great, too! The onsen facilities were so relaxing. I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to experience a relaxed, traditional Japanese stay in the mountains away from the busy cities.

This was a great hotel with onsen. The person that helped us through and explain everything was Vi and she was so nice and helpful and spoke great English. The room was nice and spacious and had a great view. We opted for a private onsen in the room and that was the best decision ever. In the evening, they have people setup the futon for you to sleep in. The public indoor and outdoor onsen was also pretty big but the public outdoor one was really nice since it's set within the hill (men's onsen). If you ordered the kaiseki breakfast, it'll be in the dining hall, but if you order dinner, it will be in your room. The breakfast was great and had a nice sampling of foods. The shuttle ran pretty often during peak times and convenient. It runs from the train station to the hotel and vice versa. If you didn't take the shuttle then there's a walkway down the hill to the main city area that wasn't too bad but it was plenty of stairs and a little steep. Overall, great experience and highly recommended.