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Enjoy a peaceful break at Gero Onsen, one of Japan’s three most famous hot springs. Bookings are now open for accommodation packages at ‘Gero Onsen Yamagataya’, a hot spring inn where you can enjoy a secluded stay with your loved ones without worrying about those around you.

2026.08.24

Tabiiro Travel Co., Ltd., which operates an accommodation booking service, has begun selling accommodation packages offered by ‘Gero Onsen Yamagataya’. As of 18 August 2026, the company is offering packages such as the ‘Exclusive Room Plan with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath’, which guarantees in-room or private dining so guests can relax in a private space without worrying about those around them, and the ‘Hida Beef & Local Sake Tasting Set Plan’, where guests can enjoy Hida’s local sake and Hida beef.

An inn in the hot spring town offering views of the changing seasons and fireworks

Yamagataya is located just a 1–2-minute walk from the centre of Gero Onsen, allowing you to enjoy a stroll through the town in a colourful yukata whilst visiting the footbaths and galleries. As it stands along the banks of the Hida River, guests can enjoy views from their rooms of the railway, the river and the mountains—scenery that changes with the seasons. In summer and winter, some rooms also offer views of the Gero fireworks.

You can savour a relaxing and delightful holiday whilst taking in the murmur of the river and the charming atmosphere of the town.

Gero Onsen Yamagataya

Hospitality dating back to the Edo period and the warmth of Gero Onsen

Founded in the first year of the Bunka era, ‘Yamagataya’ is an inn that cherishes its history, dating back to the Edo period, and its spirit of hospitality.

Gero Onsen is one of Japan’s three most famous hot springs, and you can fully enjoy its gentle, soothing waters in the large public baths, open-air baths, seven private open-air baths and hand-washing basins. The guest rooms offer a diverse range of options, including traditional Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western-style rooms and special suites, combining traditional charm with modern comfort. Meals feature kaiseki cuisine made with ‘Hida beef’ and seasonal local produce, as well as local sake; the traditional Japanese breakfast set is also excellent. The inn is well-equipped with a lobby and lounge, a gift shop, table tennis facilities and yukata hire, whilst the Gero Onsen town centre and its natural and historical attractions are all within walking distance.

A kaiseki meal where you can savour ‘Hida Beef’ prepared to your liking

We offer a range of packages where you can enjoy ‘Hida Beef’ dishes. With our ‘Customisable Kaiseki’ option, which allows you to tailor the standard kaiseki menu, you can choose your main ‘Hida Beef’ dish from ‘Tōban-yaki’, ‘Hoba-miso-yaki’, ‘Shabu-shabu’ or ‘Sukiyaki’, depending on your preference.

Savour the finest A5-grade ‘Hida Beef’, renowned for its sweet fat and melt-in-the-mouth texture, in a luxurious six-course meal featuring dishes such as Hida Beef roast beef and Hida Beef陶板焼き. We also offer plans that guarantee in-room dining or private dining in a room with an open-air bath, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing holiday.

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