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Ogawaya

3.5 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
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Japanese Western-Style Suite with Semi-Outdoor Bath (Half Board) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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570 Yunoshima, Gero, Gifu-ken, 509-2207
  • Gero Onsen Funsenchi Outdoor Hot Spring
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Onsenji Temple
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Gero Onsen Gassho Village
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Twin Room (Annex) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Twin Room (Annex)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Japanese Style Room (Annex) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room (Annex)

  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Japanese Style with River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Out Bath Japanese Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Out Bath Japanese Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Japanese Style, with Mountain View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Japanese Style, with Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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About this property

Ogawaya

Ryokan in Gero with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
This ryokan features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers and gift shops/newsstands are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
Ogawaya offers 96 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM. There are 3 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between 3:00 PM and 1:00 AM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 104°F.
During your stay at Ogawaya, you're just a quick walk from Shitajima Onsen. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and free train pick-up service are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and 3 meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes hot springs
  • Steps from Shitajima Onsen and Gero Hot Spring Shrine
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle service
Ogawaya offers its guests hot springs. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. Gift shops/newsstands, karaoke, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Ogawaya. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Gero ryokan.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • 3 indoor hot springs
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Spa

  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • 3 indoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 40 ºC
  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 5:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.
Meals are not included in the room rate for children ages 2 and younger included in the reservation.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Ogawaya Inn Gero
Ogawaya Inn
Ogawaya Gero
Ogawaya
Ogawaya Gero
Ogawaya Ryokan
Ogawaya Ryokan Gero

Ogawaya Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 210 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big hotel.. convenient for walking near the river. Must choose new building the newly renovated one
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Gero Onsen

I came to Gero on a recommendation from a close friend. I somehow missed it when I had done a previous Takayama trip and I am glad I came back. The town is very small and the hotel is easily walkable from the station, some people say 15 mins but it was more like 8-10 mins and that was while stopping to take pictures of the Hida river. Great location for the hotel, close to everything. The Onsen in this hotel alternate between male and female daily so you will have a chance to experience both outdoor and both indoor ones as well as the carbonated one in just one overnight stay. I booked online through hotels.com and didn't select the breakfast for an additional 10,000 yen. I assumed I could add it there in cash which was a mistake. When I arrived they told me that to add breakfast it was 27,000 yen, almost triple the price. When I showed them the offer and explained the situation they offered me it for 22,000 yen. I declined because that is still over double the price I could have had it. This was very disappointing but I understand that online has different offers than the hotel. It was my mistake and I regret not ordering at time of purchase, don't make that same mistake. Hotel is very old, it is still nice but I imagine it was amazing when new. The elevators are so confusing, you will need to take several and transfer between them on different floors to get anywhere unless you stay on the mail floor I guess. You will figure it out but the first time is confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tze Theng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kwun Ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traditional Onsen Accomodation.

The property is slightly dated & the style of the rooms in the main block were old. However its public bath/ hotspring (i.e. onsen) were newly decorated & very roomy / well-lighted. It would be perfect if the rooms are facing the river which is the major HIGHLIGHT of the Gero township. The breakfast was excellent & recommend fellow travellers to also book dinner with the hotel as there is basically not many restaurants nearby in a hotspring township like this.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Chan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The check-in staff was impolite and indifferent. Also, the room we stayed in was outdated and dirty. The only plus is the beautiful onsen (public bath).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice place but needs updating.

We were put in the old wing which was inconvenient to get to and run down. Room was large and comfortable but they didn’t fix the mattress daily. There was drinking water on the first day and then I had to go get myself on other days. Had Kaiseki on the first night, not as good as others I’ve tried. Staff were polite and helpful. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Takayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

極好體驗，洋室是新館

稍為高少少地方，係一個好多年的歷史建築物，本館係舊和室，新館係洋室。百年既住宿，房間好新，好乾淨，服務人員親切。而且係一個好的溫泉體驗。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Murphy, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money

Room conditions is very good. Hot bath is a good one. Breakfast is also delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

CSM, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel provided shuttle bus to the Gero Station, which I thought was very convenient!! I stayed in the new building that rooms are western style. My room was very big, new, and came with balcony, facing the river. I really liked the pillow and comforter, also bath room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Hugh, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean central hotel

Simple check in, even if Google takes you to the wrong side of the building. Staff had enough English to help and the room was clean and recenty refurbished.

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean hotel with nice Onsen

The hotel was good but the room is very very small.

8/10 Good

maria, hong kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Nutthawut, Bangkok

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Less than 10 minute walk from gero station

Indoor onsen is good while outdoor bath is below my expectation

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and worthy

Large comfortable lobby and restaurant, very good staff manner, good location next to onsan street, delicious dinner and buffet breakfast but no room wifi.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Overall is good.

Overall is good. However it will be better if it also has wifi in room and have the shuttle bus service in the afternoon to the train station.

8/10 Good

Ching Choi, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hot spring

Nice hot spring but a bit crowded during peak season

8/10 Good

Yit Joon, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Onsen experience

I upgraded my room because the actual room I booked condition not really satisfied, after upgrade my room, i really enjoy the room design and tatami, it's a balcony to have a river view and also a place to make tea also to see the river view. The onsen indoor and outdoor is big enough and relaxing. The shop near lobby also sell a lots of souvenir. The hotel will arrange the tatami at 7pm.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Overall is good. Like the onsen.

8/10 Good

HAVE, Swansea NSW Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel (Ryokan) in a spa town

We chose this hotel because Takayama was full (float festival) and only one hour away by rail. The hotel was big and mainly used by Japanese clients. Our bathroom only had a toilet and basin so we were forced to use the onsen. This is highly recommended. Our room was fine otherwise and just across the river from the rail station. Recommended.

6/10 Okay

Robert, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

A review

Stayed one night. Our room had no shower.