Gero Onsen Suimeikan

The Room is very spacious. The view is wonderful, and we were able to enjoy both an open-air Onsen in the Room where we could relax while listening to the river, and an indoor hinoki-bath Onsen. The next morning, we could also see a beautiful sunrise from the Room. The starry sky at night was stunning as well. The silky Onsen water left our skin smooth.We upgraded (for an additional fee) to the Hida beef sukiyaki course; it was generous in portion and absolutely delicious. The attendant carefully cooks the first slice for you.Both dinner and breakfast are served in the Room, so you can dine at a relaxed pace.The futons were laid out in the bedroom, so even after breakfast we could soak in the Room’s Onsen and lounge around until just before check-out.The private Onsen in the Room was so amazing that we went in many times and didn’t have time to visit the public bath, so next time I’d like to try that as well.It was a truly wonderful Accommodation. When I visit Gero Onsen again, I would definitely like to stay here again.

I stayed in the Aoi Room at Seiransou. Despite being the busy year-end season, the detached accommodation was quiet and peaceful. Dinner was served in the room, and since I had requested a table instead of a low dining table due to personal preference, they kindly prepared one for me. The sashimi I am not fond of was replaced with crab and steamed dishes, and the food was absolutely delicious. The private bath in the room had an indoor bath with a mild temperature and an outdoor onsen that was slightly hotter with free-flowing water—perfectly catering to individual preferences. The onsen left my skin feeling smooth no matter which bath I used—truly worthy of being one of Japan's top three famous hot springs. At the end, they even gave me tea and sweets as souvenirs, which I enjoyed on my train ride home. When I hesitated about walking from Suimeikan to the station, a staff member at the entrance kindly approached me and guided me to a shortcut to get there quickly. It truly was a comfortable hotel experience. I look forward to visiting again someday!