Gero Koyokan Annex Wanpakutei

I stayed for one night.It was my first time back in Gero Onsen in a while, and last time I only remembered a quiet Onsen town. However, now there are many new shops, and with people posting their products on social media, there were lots of young couples and groups, as well as many inbound visitors such as overseas couples. Wanpaku-tei is in a very convenient location for visiting these shops. The staff who welcomed the dogs inside the property were very kind, and the amenities were well stocked. The meals were also delicious, including charcoal-grilled Hida beef and hoba miso-yaki.The only reason I’m giving it one less star is that there are only stairs, so carrying luggage up to the 4th floor was tough. If you’re aware of this in advance, it should be fine. It was my first stay here, but now that I know what to expect, I think next time I’d give it 5 stars.We had clear weather for two days, but it was windy and chilly so we couldn’t go out at night. The Onsen was great though, so next time I’d like to visit on a less windy day.Sorry for the long review. By the way, next door is a pudding shop.

We enjoyed a trip to Gero Onsen with our beloved dog. The staff provided warm hospitality, and their dog-first approach was truly appreciated. The building, room, and indoor bath had a nostalgic Showa retro feel, but the outdoor onsen was very clean and allowed us to relax while gazing at the night sky. The meals were exceptionally luxurious considering the accommodation fee, and we were satisfied with the portions as well. The A5-grade Hida beef was absolutely delicious. Our room was on the top floor, but since access was only via relatively steep stairs, carrying luggage or our dog required some effort! (laughs) We would love to stay here again when visiting nearby in the future. Thank you very much!