Established in 1817, Bosenkan is a ryokan with a 3600 square metre Japanese garden and various hot spring baths including a spacious open-air bath. Free shuttles from/to JR Gero Station is available. Free WiFi is provided at the lobby, and free private parking is also available at this ryokan. Bosenkan has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Towels, yukata robes, toothbrushes and a hairdryer are provided. There is free shuttle service, a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. Gero Onsen is 500 metres from Bosenkan, while Gero Hot Spring is 600 metres from the property. Takayama city is a 60-minute drive away, while Shirakawa-go is a 120-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast info

Asian

FREE private parking!

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
7.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 0815876857
    Thailand Thailand
    room is clean, comfort. onsen is very good, location not far from city can walk around.
  • Azael
    Spain Spain
    The baths and the room are pretty good. I had the chance to visit other onsen in the area and thus one was pretty good
  • Paneeya
    Thailand Thailand
    Superb onsen. Good staff. Good service.I ve got the room with river view. The view from our room was more than my expectation. Bigger room than i thought.

Managed by 熊﨑 平一郎

Company review score: 8.6Based on 1,722 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our staff is friendly. Any staff can not speak English,But we want talk to you. You talk, and please enjoy character.

Property information

It is recommended for the person who wants to experience Japanese ONSEN culture. We have beautiful Japanese guarden.You can take a walk through a Japanese garden coloring the four seasons. The outside bath can enjoy excellent ONSEN slowly while looking at nature. kaiseki japanese meal using the ingredients of the four seasons when a chef selected carefully. The room is available from the kinds of a room with open-air bath and a Japanese-style room, the Japanese-Western style room, too.Please Try Japanese bed(FUTON). we operate free shuttle bus from GERO Station to BOSENKAN. The shuttle bus is available at GERO station during the arrival of JR line express from 13:30 to 17:30.  The shuttle bus driver will be waiting at GERO station exit. The driver has “Bosenkan望川館”name plate. Please call out to him. The driver will take you to our shuttle bus. ■Beef is included in dinner. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance(We cannot remove beef extract). You will be unable to make any changes at check-in date.

Neighbourhood information

I recommend that Please walk the river side. and Onsen tenple where is presented God of the Onsen to.

Languages spoken

English,Hindi,Japanese,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Bosenkan

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Table tennis
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Minimarket on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Wellness
    • Massage chair
    • Foot bath
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Japanese
    • Chinese

    House rules

    Bosenkan takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 18:30

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card UC NICOS JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Bosenkan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests arriving after 22:00 must inform the property in advance. If the property is not informed, the booking may be treated as a no show. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    Child rates are applicable to children older than 3 years old. Please contact the property for further details.

    You must check in by 18:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    Please note that meal requests are not accepted on the day of arrival. Guests who wish to have meals at the property must book a meal-inclusive rate at the time of booking.

    Please inform the property in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary needs.

    The free shuttle from/to JR Gero Station is available. The shuttle departs from the station at 14:30, 15:00, 15:30 and 16:30.

    The open-air hot spring bath is open 15:00-10:00.

    At a surcharge, guests can reserve the private hot spring bath at the time of check-in.

    Please note all guest rooms are smoking rooms; however, rooms can be deodorised upon request.

    Please inform Bosenkan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Guests with tattoos are not allowed to use shared bathing areas and other shared facilities.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about Bosenkan

    • Room options at Bosenkan include:

      • Quadruple
      • Family
      • Triple
      • Twin

    • The prices at Bosenkan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Bosenkan is 850 yards from the centre of Gero. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Bosenkan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Children's playground
      • Billiards
      • Table tennis
      • Hot spring bath
      • Massage chair
      • Open-air bath
      • Foot bath
      • Public Bath

    • Check-in at Bosenkan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Guests staying at Bosenkan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Asian

    • Yes, Bosenkan is popular with guests booking family stays.