LUXURY Trip to Gero Onsen, Japan: Ryokan Suimeikan and 1 of Japan’s 3 Most Famous Hot Spring Towns

Today, we're heading to Gero Onsen, located in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It's one of Japan’s three most famous hot spring towns. The reason for its fame dates back to the Muromachi period, when Banri Shukyu listed Gero Onsen alongside Arima Onsen and Kusatsu Onsen as one of the "Three Famous Hot Springs." This designation was later reaffirmed in the Edo period by Hayashi Razan. Choosing the Suimeikan ryokan in Gero Onsen was, looking back, an absolutely brilliant decision and a truly memorable stay. Our only regret is that we stayed for just one night; we absolutely should have stayed longer. Join us as we explore this amazing traditional Japanese ryokan, from the three incredible onsen baths to the sumptuous buffet breakfast. Planning a trip to Japan soon? Make it effortless with my new Smart Planner. Build your itinerary and get started for free here: https://kizunago.co/ ✈️✨ Get ready for some serious travel inspiration! Shirakawa-go video:    • Spring trip to Shirakawago & Gokayama (Why...   Arima onsen video:    • The Hidden Gem of Japanese Hot Springs (On...   Kinosaki onsen video:    • We Spent $600 in the BEST Onsen Town in Ja...   ■ Accommodation: Suimeikan (Ranked 2nd place in the 100 Best Japanese Hotels and Ryokans, Chosen by Professionals) Address: 1268 Koda, Gero, Gifu Prefecture, 509-2206, Japan Opened: June 25, 1932 Phone number: 0576-25-2800 Room: Twin Room with Japanese-style Waiting Room (Sansuikaku Wing) Price: ¥26,400 / 180 USD (tax and service charge included) Official website: https://www.suimeikan.co.jp/ Booked through: JAPANiCAN (https://www.japanican.com) ■ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:33 Arrival at Gero station 00:56 Arrival at Suimeikan ryokan 01:22 Intro to ryokan by staff 01:55 VIP escort 02:18 Room tour 04:55 Venturing out to the streets of Gero 05:57 Onsen-ji temple 06:28 Dinner at Minshuku Kappou Shouen 08:03 Night view of Gero 08:31 First onsen experience 09:04 Magnificent lobby view 09:19 Review of onsen experience 11:11 Panoramic onsen bath experience 11:54 Review of Panoramic onsen bath experience 12:12 Sumptuous buffet breakfast 16:36 Tour of ryokan’s amenities 17:03 Daytime view of Gero from google search 17:09 Exploration time 17:34 Gero pudding 18:13 Top 3 onsen tips 20:09 Outro & review of Gero 21:32 Sneak peak of next destination ■ Camera gear: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Samsung S23 Ultra