Kisoya — Local services in Gero

Oct 8||After Kyoto we toured Gifu Prefecture. It was a long trip to our next destination, Gero Onsen, a small village separated by a river flowing through its center. About a 8 min walk is Kisoya, an onsen hotel. It is very popular with groups, but not westerners. ||There is really nothing to see nearby. I walked across the street to a second floor bowling alley. A convenience store is next door and good for coffee.||The onsen is hardly used. The water is a bit hotter than the other onsens so far.||The included meals of breakfast and dinner are brought to the rooms. During dinner the female owner knocked on the door and greeted us. That was a nice gesture although she couldn't speak English. She wore a silk kimono.||The Hida beef was generous and so delicious. I'd say it was the best beef on the trip.||You sleep on the tatami mats using 3 layers of futon. I slept well.||As we departed two staff members profusely waved us goodbye.||This onsen hotel is underrated. I...

Good value for money. Facilities is average, as well as food. Onsen is quite good with both indoor and roof-top outdoor. The onsen for men and women cannot be shifted for use in different dates, as for many other onsen. Family mart just next to it. Not too close to onsen street. Has bing ping table. Room size okay. Average quality and will be good choice if the price is secured at a discount to other choices offering better food...

Very nice onsen ! 1000 yen. You have one inside onsen with tatami and the bath is filled with roses. And the outside bath it really good, go at night time since it's on the 6th floor you can bath while looking at the stars (Gero isn't a big city so not light polluted at night) Also a lot of product for the bath and the after care. You are given a...