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Located in the Gokayama hot-spring area, Gokasanso offers Japanese and Western-style accommodations with a flat-screen TV. Guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and wear Japanese Yukata robes. The air-conditioned rooms feature a private toilet, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Bathrooms are shared with all other guests. A bedside lamp makes use of locally produced washi, Japanese traditional paper. Local gifts can be purchased at the souvenir shop and sauna rooms are available as well. Guests can enjoy a traditional Gokayama music performance at the lobby on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the public areas. A traditional multi-course meal is served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the dining room. UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shirakawago Historic Village is a 30-minute drive away. World Heritage Sites, Suganuma and Ainokura Village are both a 10-minute drive and Taira Ski Resort is a 15-minute bus ride away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
5 futon beds
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
5 futon beds
2 twin beds
and
3 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.0
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Nanto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mika
    the United States the United States
    The room had incredible views of the snowy mountains, the meals had a lot of fresh, local, and seasonal food, the hot spring was great, and the staff were friendly and helpful.
  • Huimin
    the United States the United States
    Food is much much over my expectations! All meals were prepared with local produce and almost 100% whole food.
  • Joanne
    the United States the United States
    Great location for those wishing to see the Gassho farmhouses off the beaten path. Welcoming staff and a little show for tourist on certain nights. Price included two wonderful meals in common area with other guests - two seating options for...
  • Shlomit
    Israel Israel
    The hotel is located on a mountain with a great view. The room was quite big but had no private bathroom only toilet. However there was a public bath which was very nice.
  • Yohan
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Good hotel with onsen in-out door. Have little show traditional dancing. Nice dinner and bfast meal. And make sure you like tofu.
  • Chung
    the United States the United States
    The dinner and breakfast is simple and sufficient. The open air onsen is excellent. Overall, the hotel is value for money. Suitable for onsen lovers with budget limitation.
  • Nicole
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    great onsen, especially the outdoor onsen is awesome. staff is friendly. dance performance on local culture is special. location is good.
  • Tuyet
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Nice service, and they have hot spring also. If you stay in gokayama, I recommend you should have dinner in booked hotel, becuz there is no restaurant open until 3pm...
  • Nicholas
    Australia Australia
    The outdoor onsen was especially beautiful. The staff were kind and courteous and the food excellent.
  • Cindy
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful staff and excellent service. Breakfast and dinner were delicious. The traditional welcome performance (available on certain days) was excellent and educational, although seems to be only available in Japanese. Room was very spacious and...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • 清流
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Gokasanso
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Massage chair
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 06:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the property of your means of transportation, in advance.

Please note, there are no convenience stores or restaurants near the property.

A shuttle service is provided from Kaminashi Bus Stop to the property. Please make a reservation at least 1 day in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation

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

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

FAQs about Gokasanso

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

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Open-air bath
    • Massage chair
    • Hot spring bath
    • Entertainment staff
    • Public Bath
    • Live music/Performance
  • Yes, Gokasanso is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Gokasanso include:

    • Twin
    • Family
    • Triple
  • Gokasanso is 8.1 miles from the center of Nanto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Gokasanso may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Gokasanso has 1 restaurant:

    • 清流
  • Check-in at Gokasanso is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.