Gero Onsen Tsurutsuru no Yu Minorisou  

Tucked into Gero’s famous onsen district, this ryokan sits steps from Shitajima Onsen and about a 10-minute walk to Gero Onsen Funsenchi Outdoor Hot Spring. You’re also close to Gero Hot Spring Shrine and the Onsen Museum, with the town center roughly 1 km away.

A compact property with 32 air-conditioned rooms that mix simple comfort and onsen-town charm. Rooms include refrigerators, LCD TVs, coffee/tea makers, slippers and daily housekeeping. On the grounds find a massage room and a small library for after-soak downtime.

Soak in the hot springs onsite and wander the neighborhood baths. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected, and an elevator makes upper floors accessible. Free self-parking is available for guests.

Train station pick-up service is provided at no charge. The front desk is staffed during limited hours, and complimentary newspapers are offered in the lobby.

An onsite restaurant serves full breakfasts daily (available for a fee, typically 7:30–8:30 AM). A simple start to a day of onsen-hopping around Gero.