Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Gero Bekkan

7.5

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.5/10, based on 820 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Yatsusankan-Children 6 years and older only	9.8/10	733
🥈 2nd	まち宿壱龍 MACHIYADO ICHIRYU	9.7/10	582
🥉 3rd	Minshuku Takizawa	9.7/10	128
4th	Iroriyado Hidaya	9.6/10	368
5th	Nakaodaira	9.6/10	143
6th	Wanosato	9.5/10	603
7th	Tajimaya	9.5/10	422
8th	Yamazatonoiori Soene	9.5/10	228
9th	Ryokan Asunaro	9.4/10	1,821
10th	Sumiyoshi Ryokan	9.4/10	1,012
11th	Oyado Koto No Yume	9.3/10	3,532
12th	Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan	9.3/10	653
13th	Oyado Eitaro	9.3/10	298
14th	Ryokan Kutsuroginoya Yuu	9.3/10	292
15th	Takimotokan Yuki No Sato	9.3/10	171
16th	Busuitei	9.4/10	64
17th	Yunoshimakan	9.2/10	1,851
18th	Honjin Hiranoya Kofukan	9.2/10	832
19th	Magohachi, auberge acceptant les animaux	9.3/10	76
20th	Senzairou	9.3/10	75
21st	Juhachiro	9.1/10	3,459
22nd	Hakuunsou	9.2/10	71
23rd	Kawakamiya Kasuitei	9.1/10	563
24th	Ena Totaro	9.2/10	65
25th	Mozumo (Adult Only)	9.1/10	68
26th	Oyado Kokoro	9.1/10	67
27th	Furusato	9.2/10	32
28th	Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel – KEIO GROUP HOTELS –	9.0/10	3,426
29th	Enakyo Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha	9.0/10	676
30th	Yunohirakan	9.0/10	509
31st	Hotel Hotaka	9.0/10	372
32nd	Iwamura Sanso	9.0/10	243
33rd	Ryokan Tanaka	9.0/10	184
34th	Hirayunomori Bettei Yuuka Sanzōan	9.6/10	8
35th	Izumi-so	9.0/10	68
36th	Suimeikan	8.9/10	4,413
37th	Ryokan Tanabe 旅館田邊	8.9/10	1,933
38th	Miyama Ouan	8.9/10	1,384
39th	Hirayukan	8.9/10	1,147
40th	Hidatakayama Futarishizuka Hakuun	8.9/10	46
41st	kutokuan	9.7/10	2
42nd	Business Ryokan Iroha	10.0/10	1
43rd	Yushō Fukujikan	8.8/10	19
44th	Takayama Ouan	8.7/10	2,120
45th	Okuhida Garden Hotel Yakedake	8.7/10	1,529
46th	Tsuyukusa	8.7/10	1,274
47th	Mutsumikan	8.7/10	996
48th	Yumoto Choza	8.7/10	533
49th	Ryokan Murayama	8.7/10	429
50th	Gero Onsen Yukyunohana	8.7/10	236
51st	Hotel Park	8.7/10	190
52nd	Suisensou	8.7/10	32
53rd	Sendaiya	8.6/10	4
54th	Onyado Hisui	8.6/10	23
55th	Hirayunomori	8.6/10	40
56th	Ryokan gastronomique Komakusa	8.5/10	10
57th	The RYOKAN O	8.6/10	155
58th	Hotel Miki	8.6/10	746
59th	Yukimurasaki	8.6/10	999
60th	Shirakawagō no Yu, source thermale naturelle	8.6/10	1,027
61st	Okada Ryokan Warakutei	8.6/10	1,036
62nd	Ichinomatsu Japanese Modern Hotel	8.6/10	1,483
63rd	Tabist Kazeyuki	8.6/10	1,542
64th	Kazeya	8.6/10	1,605
65th	Matsunoi	8.5/10	187
66th	Ryokan Gizan	8.5/10	196
67th	Oyado Hachibei	8.5/10	579
68th	Sasara	8.5/10	1,311
69th	Ryori Ryokan Shikanoyu	8.2/10	13
70th	Wan Wan Paradise Takayama	8.2/10	40
71st	Minshuku Iwatakan	8.3/10	202
72nd	Shitanda	8.2/10	56
73rd	Ryokan Takayama	8.3/10	274
74th	Bosenkan	8.3/10	1,778
75th	Yamagataya	8.2/10	432
76th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Gero Honkan	8.2/10	453
77th	TAOYA Gero	8.2/10	1,155
78th	Shiki Resort Hida Takayamaso	7.9/10	32
79th	緑風苑きよはる Ryokufuen Kiyoharu	7.8/10	35
80th	Hostel Murasaki	8.1/10	2,311
81st	Yakenoyu	7.8/10	62
82nd	Hotel Kikori	7.8/10	219
83rd	Kisoya	7.8/10	252
84th	Business Hotel Shizusato Ryokan	7.3/10	42
85th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Gero Bekkan Current ryokan	7.5/10	820
86th	Miyamaso	6.6/10	54
87th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Enakyo	7.0/10	928
88th	Mizubaso	6.1/10	92
89th	Nagataki	4.8/10	318

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 11:00 AM

Mountain Setting Hot Spring Town Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Indoor Bath Sauna

Location

509-2207 Gifu, Gero, Yunoshima 535, Japan

Staff 7,7/10

Facilities 7,5/10

Cleanliness 7,2/10

Comfort 7,0/10

Value for money 7,1/10

Location 7,8/10

Central Onsen TownNear Gero Onsen’s core sights, shops, shrine, and museum around Yunoshima.

Natural Hot SpringLarge communal baths use Gero’s famous natural hot spring water.

Open-Air BathOutdoor bathing adds fresh air and a more scenic soaking experience.

Buffet MealsBreakfast and dinner buffets make dining easy for varied tastes.

Good Value StayCommonly positioned as an affordable onsen base in Gero.

Convenient ArrivalParking and station pickup support smoother arrivals in this hilly onsen area.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town setting is the main driver: arrive mid-afternoon, soak before dinner, eat the buffet, walk Gero’s footbaths and shrine area, then enjoy breakfast before moving on. A second night only makes sense if you want a slower rhythm with Gassho Village or extra bath time.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a value-focused onsen night in Gero rather than a long regional base; 1 night suits most travelers, with 2 nights only if you want a slower bath-and-town pace.

Know before booking

Limited long-stay depthGero is pleasant but compact, so many travelers will run out of nearby sightseeing after a short stay.

Station logistics not seamlessIt is walkable for some, but the uphill position and luggage make shuttle use or a taxi more practical.

Not a private-bath ryokanThis is a public-bath, group-style onsen stay, so travelers wanting a private bath experience may be disappointed.

Tattoo restrictionsLarge public baths restrict tattoos unless fully covered under the property’s stated rules.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Main in-house meal venue for breakfast and dinner buffet.

Shikisai (on-site)

on-site

Likely named meal space for buffet service at the ryokan.

Yushima-an (nearby)

nearbyabout 110 m

Popular nearby stop for Hida beef and pork sushi.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive Arrive via JR Gero Station on the Takayama Main Line, then use a taxi or local ryokan shuttle arrangement if available, especially with luggage or in bad weather. For most air travelers, Chubu Centrair International Airport is the most useful airport gateway, typically followed by rail via Nagoya toward Gero.

Gero Stationstation
600 mabout 15–25 min on foot, with an uphill sectionabout 5–10 min by taxilocal shuttle or short taxi transfer is often the most practical
Best overall arrival point for most travelers. Walking may be possible for light packers, but taxi is usually easier because the ryokan sits slightly uphill from the station area.
Hida-Osaka Stationstation
16 kmabout 20–30 min by carusually less convenient than using Gero Station
Nearby on the same rail line, but generally not the preferred arrival station for this ryokan. Consider it mainly as a secondary regional access point.
Nagoya Stationstation
78 kmabout 1.2 h by carabout 1.5–2.5 hours by rail to Gero Station, depending on service and connection
Most useful major rail hub for reaching Gero from central Japan. Good transfer point from shinkansen, airport access trains, and intercity services before continuing to Gero.
Gero Station JR Bus Stop / Bus Areabus
580 mabout 15–25 min on foot, with an uphill sectionabout 5–10 min by taxivaries by season and service; best checked locally
Useful if arriving by highway or regional bus, or if connecting from a visitor shuttle serving Gero Onsen. Treat it as a transfer point rather than the final approach to the ryokan.
Nagoya Airfield (Komaki Airport)airport
68 kmroughly 2–3 hours by carusually requires transfer into Nagoya before rail onward to Gero
Useful mainly for certain domestic itineraries. Practical if your flight options fit well, but it is usually a secondary choice after Centrair for broader traveler convenience.
Chubu Centrair International Airportairport
113 kmroughly 2.5–3.5 hours by car, depending on traffictypically about 3–4 hours via Nagoya and JR rail connections
Best airport choice for most international and many domestic visitors. Usually the most straightforward airport gateway when combining airport rail access with Nagoya-to-Gero train travel.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Good base in Gero OnsenThe property is in Yunoshima, within the Gero Onsen area, so it suits travelers who want to explore the hot-spring town on foot between baths, snacks, and short strolls.
Onsen is the strongest pointGuests consistently rate the baths better than most other categories, and the stay is mainly worth it for soaking in Gero’s famous hot-spring water rather than for luxury design.
Buffet works for mixed groupsThe buffet format is useful when couples, families, or groups all want different things, and recent guest feedback especially praises the breakfast and easy dinner variety.
Extra in-house activities help on rainy daysThis is not just a sleep-and-soak property: guests mention karaoke, table tennis, and billiards, which makes the stay easier for families or casual groups who want some simple entertainment indoors.
Reasonable value for a resort-chain stayIt fits travelers who want a recognizable onsen-hotel chain in Gero without paying for a high-end historic ryokan. Day-use bathing is also offered, which supports its value-focused positioning.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

The building feels datedRecent reviews repeatedly mention an older property with tired facilities, so this is not the best pick if fresh interiors and a polished atmosphere matter a lot to you.
Layout can be confusingSeveral guests describe long walks, multiple level changes, and a maze-like path between the front desk, rooms, and exits, which can make the stay feel inconvenient.
Not ideal for limited mobilityReviews specifically mention many stairs and weak barrier-free design, so travelers with heavy luggage, strollers, or mobility concerns may find it frustrating.
Some rooms have comfort issuesGuest comments mention problems such as elevator noise, worn room features, and occasional maintenance lapses, so room quality may feel uneven depending on where you are assigned.
Setting is practical, not scenic luxuryEven though it sits in the onsen district, some guests note limited views and a less dramatic ryokan ambiance than Gero’s more upscale properties, so it may disappoint travelers chasing a memorable romantic stay.

Current position: 85th out of 89 ryokans in Gifu.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
80th	Hostel Murasaki	8.1/10	2,311
81st	Yakenoyu	7.8/10	62
82nd	Hotel Kikori	7.8/10	219
83rd	Kisoya	7.8/10	252
84th	Business Hotel Shizusato Ryokan	7.3/10	42
85th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Gero Bekkan Current ryokan	7.5/10	820
86th	Miyamaso	6.6/10	54
87th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Enakyo	7.0/10	928
88th	Mizubaso	6.1/10	92
89th	Nagataki	4.8/10	318