Shirakaba Hotel

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• milty908

  08 marzo 2016
  Quite old but very central

  This is a older onsen hotel in the very center of Gero right across from the famous onsen pudding shop. The rooms are quite old but provide a great view of Gero town and the creek that runs down the main street joining Hida river. This is a standard 3 star hotel so don't expect too much in the way of amenities. There is an onsen on the top floor as well as outdoor onsens on the roof. The men's side is a bit out in the open and I know some will be put off by that but in Japan no one really goes and peeks into onsens, as they are for relaxation and healing. Just don't worry about it. Meals are served on the 2nd floor and was better than expected for the hotel level. Good wholesome kaiseki courses featuring local ingredients and grill items for the grill in the center of every table. Again this is very old styled with old style standard Japanese hotel-style service, meaning don't expect luxury ryokan service and you'll be fine. The location is unbeatable and in the winter you are literally 50 meters away from the best viewing spots for the fireworks show every weekend. No wifi available if I remember correctly, or there might be a slow connection in the lobby.