Recommended for trips with children! Spend your summer vacation at Gero Onsen Suimeikan, a hot spring resort 1.5 hours from Nagoya!
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Located in Gero Onsen, a hot spring resort an hour and a half from Nagoya, Suimeikan is a popular long-established inn with indoor and outdoor pools. It holds summer-only events every year, so it's also recommended as an annual summer inn.
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[Suimeikan] was established in 1933 as a hot spring inn in [Gero Onsen], one of Japan's top three hot springs. We offer heartfelt hospitality to soothe your daily fatigue. You can enjoy Gero Onsen, which is famous for its skin-beautifying effects, in three large public baths with different tastes. Please enjoy the large observation bath overlooking the hot spring town of Gero and the mountains of Hida, the large bath with a sauna with the scent of cypress, and the open-air bath with an indoor bath as if you were touring the hot springs. As a museum that values Japanese culture, we also have a Japanese garden, an authentic Noh stage, a tea room, and other works of art by famous artists on display. We also have a pool, athletic gym, beauty salon, and bar. For dinner, you can choose from three types: Japanese Kaiseki, French, and Chinese. There is also a plan where you can enjoy Hida's specialty "Hida beef". In addition to staying in Japanese-style rooms where you can feel the Japanese tradition, we also have rooms with beds. Guests visiting from other countries can also feel safe and relaxed. Please spend a blissful time with the heartfelt hospitality of the long-established Japanese inn [Suimeikan].
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- A hot spring resort just an hour and a half from Nagoya! What is the appeal of Gero Onsen, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs?
- Suimeikan, a long-established inn in Gero Onsen
- Exclusive to Suimeikan guests! Introducing a summer-only event *Held until August 20, 2024
- The outdoor pool is only open in the summer! Beat the heat at Suimeikan's pool
- Make summer memories at Gero Onsen! A recommended way to spend your summer every year
A hot spring resort just an hour and a half from Nagoya! What is the appeal of Gero Onsen, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs?
Gero Onsen is famous as one of the three most famous hot springs in Japan, along with Kusatsu and Arima. The spring water, which is said to be "beauty water," has a characteristic thick texture that makes it feel good on the skin, and it has repeat visitors from all over the country. It is a hot spring tourist destination that can be visited in an hour and a half from the main city, Nagoya.
For more information about Gero Onsen, please see the following article.
Suimeikan, a long-established inn in Gero Onsen
Suimeikan is a long-established inn in Gero Onsen that has received acclaim both from within Japan and overseas, having been certified as a five-star inn by the Tourism Economics Newspaper, a trade magazine for the Japanese travel industry, and winning second place overall in the 2023 "Top 100 Japanese Hotels and Inns Selected by Professionals."
Not only can you enjoy the quality of Gero Onsen hot spring water, but you can also enjoy delicious Hida cuisine, including Hida beef, in a menu carefully selected by the head chef. The restaurant is also conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the nearest JR station.
An introductory article about Suimeikan can be found here.
![[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!](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/200x2000/2024/01/31-164647.webp)
Exclusive to Suimeikan guests! Introducing a summer-only event *Held until August 20, 2024
The highlight of Japanese festivals is this! "Shooting gallery"
The "shooting gallery corner," reminiscent of nostalgic festival days, is a popular summer event at Suimeikan for both adults and children! You can enjoy five shots for 400 yen per round. Take aim and win a prize!
In addition to the shooting gallery, we also have festival-like events such as a cotton candy maker and ring toss.
Preserve your summer memories in the form of a portrait!
During the event, the portrait team will be stationed in the lobby in front of the front desk. Capture your travel memories in a fun, cute, and interesting way! They are sure to give you a different kind of memory than a photograph. They will make a great gift for your grandparents, as well as a keepsake for yourself and your family.
■Price Black and white 1,650 yen/person Color 2,750 yen/person
Enjoy a relaxing time at a hot spring inn in the "Table Tennis Corner"
Speaking of hot spring inns, some of you may have an image of table tennis. Table tennis tables are rarely seen these days, but you can enjoy them at Suimeikan in the summer! Pour some milk on them after your bath and get ready for a game! How about it?
The outdoor pool is only open in the summer! Beat the heat at Suimeikan's pool
Suimeikan has a large, open-air hot spring pool surrounded by glass, making it the perfect summer getaway! There are five 25m courses, so you can relax and enjoy yourself. The outdoor pool, open only in the summer, is for children only. The water is 50cm to 100cm deep, so it's recommended for those new to pool activities. Bring along a beach ball or swim ring and enjoy the summer at Suimeikan to your heart's content! Suimeikan is perfect for a family trip that your children will love.
■ Usage fee *For guests staying at the hotel
Adults (junior high school students and up): 1,000 yen Children (up to elementary school students): 500 yen
Make summer memories at Gero Onsen! A recommended way to spend your annual summer
The events we have introduced so far are held every year with similar content. For that reason, some customers use it as an annual summer travel destination. In particular, in early August, the Ryujin Festival and fireworks are held, so it is very lively.
Why not spend a special summer with your family, friends or loved one?
Please see below for an article summarizing the Gero Onsen Festival.
![[Held in August 2025] Take a direct bus from Nagoya to see the Gero Onsen Festival! Highlights](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/200x2000/2024/05/28-181813.webp)
[Suimeikan] was established in 1933 as a hot spring inn in [Gero Onsen], one of Japan's top three hot springs. We offer heartfelt hospitality to soothe your daily fatigue. You can enjoy Gero Onsen, which is famous for its skin-beautifying effects, in three large public baths with different tastes. Please enjoy the large observation bath overlooking the hot spring town of Gero and the mountains of Hida, the large bath with a sauna with the scent of cypress, and the open-air bath with an indoor bath as if you were touring the hot springs. As a museum that values Japanese culture, we also have a Japanese garden, an authentic Noh stage, a tea room, and other works of art by famous artists on display. We also have a pool, athletic gym, beauty salon, and bar. For dinner, you can choose from three types: Japanese Kaiseki, French, and Chinese. There is also a plan where you can enjoy Hida's specialty "Hida beef". In addition to staying in Japanese-style rooms where you can feel the Japanese tradition, we also have rooms with beds. Guests visiting from other countries can also feel safe and relaxed. Please spend a blissful time with the heartfelt hospitality of the long-established Japanese inn [Suimeikan].
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