Bosenkan

Definitely try the Hida beef dinner! The private onsen was wonderful with a nice view of the mountains. The public onsen downstairs was also very nice (note: only the mens is outdoors, the womens is indoors only, both are open 24/7). Free shuttle bus from the train station was very helpful (you will see them at the station entrance holding signs with the hotel names in English). The "standard room with open air bath" refers to the "Hanare Sansuite" rooms in a little townhouse separate from the large hotel building. It feels very exclusive as there are only 3 of these rooms and it has direct access to their lovely garden. Didn't realize breakfast was also included so that was a nice bonus! Warning: natto and umeboshi are acquired tastes, you may want to look it up before trying it!

The room was beautiful and large and the private onsen bath outside on the private balcony was much needed after the first half of our trip through Japan. It helped to have a relaxing day and the dinner and breakfast that was served was amazingly extravagant and so much food I almost couldn't finish it all. The property is a little dated but the rooms are still comfortable and clean. We did not use the public bath as we had a private bath in our room so I cannot comment on how the public baths are! I will say the AC unit/Heater unit in our room ended up not working and it was a pretty cold night with high winds. The staff were very apologetic though and did give us two floor heaters that heated up the room wonderfully well as they had no extra rooms with a private onsen bath available for the night. While unfortunate it was a unique experience! So my friend and I still enjoyed it. If I ever got the chance to come again to Gero I would stay again :)

The room is nice and spacious, the garden looks gorgeous, the dinner is superb, breakfast is good too. The private onsen is nice to enjoy~

It was a nice and spacious compound, with a nice garden overseeing the river and even a foot bath outside for you to enjoy the cool air and soak your feet. The room was big we also had the room overlooking the town of Gero. Very pretty scenery! There was also a large parking available. We had dinner and breakfast and were impressed by both meals too.

The room was a tatami room and we slept in futon beds the staff will arrange for you when evening comes. Our room overlooks the Hida River and you can access the riverwalk by turning left at the entrance of Bosenkan. The room has a balcony and comfortable chairs are provided as you relax watching the flowing river and the trains passing by while sipping hot tea provided, such a relief in the cold of winter. The onsen located on the ground floor is separate for men and women and the women are very discreet and quiet and you can just enjoy the onsen in peace. There is also a foot bath in the garden to sooth tired feet with towels provided.