[Gero Onsen Suimeikan] Just 1.5 hours from Nagoya Station! Enjoy one of Japan's three most famous hot springs and delicious Hida cuisine at this long-established inn!

• Table of Contents
• Take a direct bus from Nagoya Station to Gero! Enjoy high-quality hot springs and cuisine at Gero Onsen Suimeikan
• You can enjoy bathing in three tasteful large baths.
• A variety of room types to meet the tastes and needs of each guest
• Choose from 5 types of dinner including Japanese, Western, and Chinese
• Enjoy your breakfast buffet-style
• Enjoy Suimeikan! Fully equipped facilities (beauty salon, swimming pool)
• A setting that gives a sense of Japanese culture
• Access from Nagoya Station
• Tourist facilities near Suimeikan
• summary

Take a direct bus from Nagoya Station to Gero! Enjoy high-quality hot springs and cuisine at Gero Onsen Suimeikan

Gero Onsen, famous as one of the three most famous hot springs in Japan, has many fans both in Japan and overseas as a "beauty bath" due to its high-quality spring water. Suimeikan, founded in 1932, is a long-established inn that has received high praise nationwide.

It is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the nearest station. In this article, we will take a closer look at Suimeikan.

Please see the article below for a summary of Gero Onsen.

Book Gero Onsen Suimeikan on the official website

You can enjoy bathing in three tasteful large baths.

Suimeikan has three buildings, each with a different style of large public bath. Guests can use either large public bath, so you can enjoy the hot springs while staying in the building, with the feeling of visiting different baths.

Another way we ensure our guests can use the baths comfortably is to have bath towels available in all of our large public baths.

Shimodome no Yu

The bath is made from cypress, from the ceiling, walls, and pillars. You can enjoy a view of the Japanese garden from the bath, where the scent of cypress wafts through the air.

Enjoy our famous hot springs while experiencing the traditional beauty of Japan.

This bathhouse also has a sauna, low temperature baths and high temperature baths.

Panoramic large bath

You can enjoy the view of Gero Onsen town and the Hida mountains from the glass windows. This bath is available 24 hours a day, so you can enjoy the hot springs whenever you feel like it, even in the early morning or late at night.

Open-air baths "Ryujin no Yu" and "Kannon no Yu"

The open-air bath is surrounded by greenery and huge rocks. You can enjoy the hot springs while feeling the pleasant Gero breeze and gazing at the starry sky at night.

There is also an indoor bath, so you can relax and enjoy the indoor hot spring depending on the weather of the day.

A variety of room types to meet the tastes and needs of each guest

Suimeikan has three accommodation facilities, Sansuikaku, Hisenkaku, and Rinsenkaku, as well as a detached building called Seiranso, which is a traditional Sukiya-style house. Each facility offers a variety of room types with different atmospheres, including Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, and Western-style rooms. Guests can choose according to their preferences and requests.

We will introduce a few of them in this article.

The most popular! Rooms with open-air baths

The most popular rooms at Suimeikan are those with open-air baths located on the 10th and 11th floors of Rinsenkaku. We offer a luxurious stay where you can fully enjoy Gero Onsen while looking out at the townscape and nature of Gero from your room.

At Rinsenkaku, you can enjoy hot springs in all indoor baths, except for rooms with open-air baths.

We also have rooms with beds, so guests from abroad and the elderly can use them with peace of mind.

The article below provides more details about the rooms with open-air baths.

Hisenkaku 8th floor Newly renovated special guest room

The special room on the top floor of Hisenkaku was recently renovated in 2022 and has a warm atmosphere that evokes the warmth of wood.

This room combines a Japanese atmosphere with tatami mats and a Western atmosphere with a sofa, creating a relaxing space that exudes both Japanese and Western styles.

The bathroom space is spacious, so wheelchair users can use it with ease.

*This room is semi-barrier-free with few steps.

Seiranso: A detached house where you can experience traditional Japanese beauty

This sukiya-style house, which has been used as an inn since 1953, has been restored to its original layout. There are a total of five guest rooms with indoor Koya-cypress baths, and two with outdoor baths.

Our dedicated head chef will prepare special meals using seasonal ingredients.

Choose from 5 types of dinner including Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine

At Suimeikan, you can choose from five types of dinner. No matter which you choose, you can enjoy carefully prepared dishes that make the most of local seasonal ingredients.

Relax in-room dining

You can enjoy our chef's carefully prepared kaiseki cuisine, made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients, in the comfort of your own room. Enjoy the cuisine that our executive chef is so proud of, with a touch of the colors of the four seasons.

The menu is created by our head chef according to the season, so even repeat guests can enjoy different meals depending on the time of their stay.

We also have a menu that allows you to enjoy Hida beef, a specialty of the Hida region, cooked in four different ways: as steak, nigiri, in a small pot, or soft-boiled.

Enjoy Japanese cuisine at the restaurant "Kitano Ryo"

Using seasonal ingredients from Hida throughout the year, we offer multi-course meals using our specialty Hida beef as well as wild plants and mushrooms. Please enjoy seasonal ingredients blessed by the rich nature and environment of Gero along with a variety of fine alcoholic beverages, including local sake.

"Hida Beef Hitsumabushi," made with plenty of sliced ​​Hida beef, is only available at lunchtime.

After enjoying the sweetness of the Hida beef, you can enjoy it with condiments and a light broth to finish off the meal.

French cuisine at the European restaurant "Baden Baden"

In a brick-style restaurant with a calm and relaxed atmosphere, you can enjoy a full-course French meal made with plenty of Hida ingredients. Please enjoy our proud Hida beef dishes.

The Hida beef burger, limited to 20 burgers available at lunchtime, is also popular.

If you're in the mood for Chinese food, head to the China Room "Ryuyuri"

Some guests may be surprised to find Chinese cuisine at a hot spring inn, but at Suimeikan you can enjoy Cantonese cuisine that makes use of ingredients from Hida.

This restaurant is open until midnight, so it's a great place to stop by when you feel a bit hungry.

You can enjoy dandan noodles and hot and sour soup noodles made with Hida's specialty natto-eating pork (natto-eating pork).

Enjoy a Japanese-Western fusion banquet at the dining kitchen "Tokiwa" with an open kitchen

Our dining restaurant features open kitchens serving both Japanese and Western cuisine, and serves freshly cooked, piping hot food.

Please enjoy our Japanese and Western fusion banquet cuisine accompanied by immersive sounds and aromas.

Enjoy your breakfast buffet-style

There are about 30 different kinds of Japanese and Western dishes on offer. Each dish is served in a small bowl, so you can enjoy your breakfast according to your preferences.

The most popular item is the French toast, made with Hida milk and local eggs. The baguette French toast is moist and fluffy. The chef cooks it right in front of you to perfection.

*If you have booked dinner in your room, breakfast will also be served in your room unless you have a special request.

Enjoy Suimeikan! Fully equipped facilities (beauty salon, swimming pool)

Private bath

We also have private baths for those who don't like large public baths.

Also, guests with tattoos cannot use the large public baths, but may use the private baths.

Recommended for families and couples who want to relax.

As numbers are limited, we recommend making a reservation.

Beauty salon "Salon de Clair"

We have a fully equipped beauty salon where you can relax and unwind from the fatigue of your travels and everyday life.

Located on the top floor of Hisenkaku, this salon offers a great view.

You can relax and detox your mind and body with clay packs and mugwort steaming.

Pool and gym "Suimei Health Club"

We have an athletic gym where you can do a variety of training, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

The open indoor pool, with plenty of sunlight streaming in through the glass ceiling, is open all year round and is very popular with guests with children.

The gym has a dedicated instructor on-site, so you can use it with peace of mind.

A setting that gives a sense of Japanese culture

Every corner of the hotel is decorated with special attention to detail that will allow you to experience the beauty of Japanese culture.

One of the recommended ways to enjoy Suimeikan is to take a leisurely stroll through the quaint building.

You can see paintings and hanging scrolls by famous artists.

In particular, the spacious Japanese garden, which can be seen from the lobby, shows different faces with each season and is a soothing sight to the eyes and soul of our guests.

Colorful carp swim gracefully in the pond. Some of the carp are estimated to be over 50 years old and over 120 cm long, so please try to find them.

Lobby Lounge "Evian"

You can enjoy an elegant tea time while looking out at the Japanese garden.

Take a moment to relax and enjoy the sight of the carp and ducks frolicking in the waterfall.

We look forward to serving you our popular original matcha tiramisu, skin-beautifying sweets, and light meals.

Noh Stage

One of the most eye-catching features of Suimeikan is the traditional Noh stage.

The panel, made from 500-year-old Kiso cypress, features eye-catching old and young pines painted with malachite.

Its stately presence creates a special space that evokes traditional Japanese beauty.

Access from Nagoya Station

If you are coming to Gero Onsen, it is convenient to go via Nagoya.

If you are using JR

Take the Takayama Main Line "Wide View Hida" from JR Nagoya Station and get off at Gero Station. About 1.5 hours

Direct buses are also convenient

There is also a direct bus between Nagoya Station and Gero Station.

Take the Takayama Main Line "Wide View Hida" from JR Nagoya Station and get off at Gero Station. About 1.5 hours

Departure from Nagoya Station 14:00 Arrival at Gero Station around 16:30

Departure from Gero Station at 10:30, arrival at Nagoya Station at around 13:00

Round trip fare is 3,700 yen (tax included) and one way 2,800 yen (tax included).

*From April 1st, the round trip fare will change to 4,500 yen (tax included) and one way 3,300 yen (tax included).

Reservations are required for this bus. Reservations can be made from two months prior to the boarding date.

Reservations can be made through the Gero Onsen Ryokan Association, or if you are staying at Suimeikan, you can make reservations through the Suimeikan.

Book a shuttle bus from the hotel association

3 minutes walk from Gero Station! Free shuttle bus available

It's conveniently located just a 3-minute walk away, but a free shuttle bus is also available in the afternoon.

We will pick you up at Gero Station according to the time of your train arrival.

No reservation is required. At Gero Station, there is an entrance in front of you after you exit the ticket gate, and our staff will be waiting for you near the entrance. Look for the dark green sign!

Please rest assured that the shuttle bus will be running to take you to Gero Station after check-out.

Available at 8:30, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00.

Tourist facilities near Suimeikan

Suimeikan is located just a 3-minute walk from Gero Onsen town, making it a perfect place for a stroll around the hot spring town. In addition, at Gero Onsen Gassho Village, you can see the Gassho-style houses that were relocated from the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, and learn about the traditional lifestyle of Japan from long ago.

More information about Gassho Village is summarized in the article below.

The next article summarizes gourmet information for eating around Gero Onsen town.

summary

We have introduced Suimeikan, a long-established inn in Gero Onsen.

If you are visiting the Tokai region, please stop by Gero and enjoy the high-quality "beautifying hot spring waters" of Gero Onsen, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs, and the nature of the four seasons. We would be delighted if you could use Suimeikan during your visit.

We offer high-quality hot springs and special dishes made with ingredients from Hida, including Hida beef.

Please relax and enjoy our heartfelt hospitality that respects Japanese culture.

We look forward to welcoming you today, and hope to make your journey even more fulfilling and enjoyable.

Make a reservation for "Suimeikan" from the official website