Ogawaya Onsen Hotel

67. Ogawaya Onsen Hotel, Gero Onsen Went with a tegata for higaeri (listed Tue-Thu from 13 to 14, other days from 12 to 14). In the indoor zone there's a large bath with a smaller one inside it. The large one is hot, the small one is just warm. There's a cold water bath. Water is clear, mild smell. View through the window via a wooden lattice. The indoor bath is very cozy, spacious, and comfortable — probably the best indoor bath in Gero that I visited. The outdoor zone consists of two small baths. One is a stone bath, the other is square. Water is hot, clear, mild smell. View of the riverside promenade, but it's narrowed by a reed screen — because of this, wind barely reaches the outdoor bath area, so you can comfortably stand outside and look at the promenade during a break between soaks. The rest area has beds. Recommended for a visit, especially for the indoor bath.