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About this property
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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free parking
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kumaraswamy
India
“The stay was relaxed and rejuvenate, ideal location for those looking forward to relax and enjoy hot spring with traditional Japanese food. Hot spring experience is amazing.” - Tuyet
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
“The outdoor onsen was especially beautiful. The staff were kind and courteous and the food excellent.” - Cindy
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...” - Yih
Singapore
“Meals were excellent! View from our room was beautiful especially when snowing.” - R
Indonesia
“Clean and neat room. Good dinner and breakfast. Onsen is comfortable.” - Sally
United Kingdom
“It's quite remote so it's quiet at night for me to have a good sleep. The room is huge and comfortable. The hot spring was good. The kaiseki ryori was both pretty and tasty. I also enjoy the free coffee in the morning.” - Nick
Netherlands
“In-house consent, full board food quality. Spacious rooms.” - Jorunn
Sweden
“Nice traditional ryokan in a beautiful village in the mountains, close to World Heritage Villages Ainokura, Suganuma and Shirakawago. The staff were very kind and helpful, and agreed to change our meals when we contacted them and told them we are...” - Chiun
Malaysia
“Very nice traditional Japanese style hotel with excellent traditional breakfast and dinner! The outdoor onsen is also very nice and a great experience!”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- 清流
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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.



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