Acessible via train from Nagoya, or the Japan sea-board city Toyama. Also near Takyama folk village.
This is a more expensive trip than the others I post on my blog, if you stay overnight and factor in train fare to the destination, as it's tucked in seclusion in the mountains of Gifu. Very scenic and there are lovely spas in a variety of price ranges. But I find many of them expensive as the Japanese hot spring resort experience often involves food service in your room. The food's delicious, but room service is expensive in any country! I stayed at the Miyabitei Grand Hotel. It had great views and a great rooftop bath.
I'm still looking for my perfectly natural and stinky hot spring in Japan but have yet to find one that has notes of sulfur or lithium. But for a free time trip it's a good escape.
- The area around the station after snowfall, December 2011
More around the station.
The interior of our room, prepared for our arrival sweet snacks and hot green tea.
The view from the room, town side.
We went with family friends and had a great time!
Cute wares available in souvenir shops.
Hotel Miyabitei was nicely decorated. The experience may be difficult for someone who doesn't know Japanese, or may be just fine. I did all the exchanges in Japanese. Primarily they want to know what time you want your dinner, and we had complimentary use of a private bath as well for my husband and I, which the time for also had to be reserved.
More of the lovely decorations in the hotel lobby.
In Japanese, Gero is the sound that frogs make, so frog statues can be scene throughout the village. This is an Ashiyu bath where you may soak your feet for free.
More of the foot bath.
It's a quaint town, and looks lovely in the winter and spring. Make that any season.
And we'll close with a winter view.
Any more videos? I am missing your updates!
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