Mutsumikan offers traditional Japanese-style guest rooms featuring relaxing ambiance and tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Boasting natural hot spring baths in the Gero Onsen area, it is located just a 2-minute walk from JR Gero Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Mutsumikan has been selected as one of the Top 25 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2018. Its guestrooms are fitted with wide windows, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. Guests can try on yukata robes and unwind in the seating area with a low table and cushions. Some rooms have a private bathroom with a natural hot spring bath. The family-run ryokan features friendly staff and personalised services. Local items can be purchased at the gift shop, while safety deposit boxes and free luggage storage are available. Free shuttles from the Gero Station are offered if guests are carrying many luggage. The property is a 30-minute drive from Hida-Osaka Waterfalls and Gandate-kyo Gorge. Hida Takayama area is a 60-minute drive away. A traditional Japanese multi-course dinner featuring Hida beef or pork is served to guests with a dinner-inclusive plan. The café lounge serves snacks and drinks.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.5
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  • Pablohei
    Germany Germany
    The location of the hotel is perfect in this little town. The Onsen area are very clean and perfect to relax after the day. But the best part here were the food! We wrote the hotel just one day before we arrive if it's possible to create...
  • Siu
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Elegantly furnished Japanese style room with fine decoration. Cool to have hot spring water available in bathroom. The dinner and breakfast served are superb. Nice public onsen facilities. Overall experience is beyond expectation.
  • Helen
    Singapore Singapore
    Location right by train station and shops and firework. Excellent food and onsen. The new room with western beds very comfortable.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 224 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Mutsumikan was founded in 1912,has been selected as one of the Top 25 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Hotel Award 2016,2018 and 2019. We are a 4th generation family-run Ryokan, one of the last family-owned Ryokan operated in Gero city. We look forward to welcoming you!

Languages spoken

English,Hindi,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mutsumikan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Mutsumikan takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 07:30 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card UC NICOS JCB Cash Mutsumikan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests must check in by 18:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    Child rates are applicable to children 4 years of age and older. Please contact the property directly for more details. Please also be informed that extra charges are not shown in the room rate. Guests are required to make the payment directly to the hotel when they arrive.

    Please note, hot spring tax applies to children ages 12 years old and above for an additional fee.

    Please inform the property of your means of transportation, at the time of booking.

    Dinner includes Hida beef. If you prefer pork instead of beef, or if you have any food allergies or dietary needs, please inform the property at the time of booking. Please note that requests must be informed in advance, and changes cannot be made after check-in.

    For guests booking 4 or more rooms, please be informed that different policies will apply and extra charges may be applied. For more details, please contact the property.

    Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    Guests with tattoos are not allowed to use shared bathing areas and other shared facilities.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    FAQs about Mutsumikan

    • The prices at Mutsumikan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Mutsumikan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Mutsumikan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Full body massage
      • Hot spring bath
      • Open-air bath
      • Public Bath

    • Mutsumikan is 400 yards from the centre of Gero. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Mutsumikan include:

      • Family
      • Quadruple
      • Single
      • Twin

    • Guests staying at Mutsumikan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Asian