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title: "Izumiso vs Shogetsu: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Shogetsu. It comes out ahead on 5 of 13 compared facts. Izumiso or Shogetsu in Gero? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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# Izumiso vs Shogetsu

Both are in Gero, 490 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · ★★★ · 釜ヶ野
## [Izumiso](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/izumiso-gero/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.6

- **Score by category:** 4 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1671548/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★★★ · 釜ヶ野
## [Shogetsu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shogetsu-gero/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 5.1

- **Score by category:** 5 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2095117/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Shogetsu

It comes out ahead on 5 of 13 compared facts. 490 m apart.

### Choose Izumiso if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Izumiso better than Shogetsu?

1.  29 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+29)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 61 vs 36) (+25)

### Why is Shogetsu better than Izumiso?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Izumiso | Shogetsu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | – |
| Location | 6.6  (+1.5) | 5.1 |
| Public transport | 7.2  (+0.5) | 6.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | – |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | – |
| Number of reviews | 362 | – |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5  (+0.2) |
| Google reviews | 201 | 448  (+247) |
| Rank in Gero | top 21% | – |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.6  (+1.5) | 5.1 |
| Distance to 釜ヶ野 centre | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 660 m  (−90 m) | 750 m |
| To the airport | 68 km | 68 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 35  (+29) | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 23 | 21 |
| Floors | – | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2004 |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+6) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

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## Location

490 m apart

## Izumiso or Shogetsu: common questions

### Which is better, Izumiso or Shogetsu?

Shogetsu leads in 5 of 13 categories, including Google rating, Google reviews, star rating. Izumiso is stronger in location score, to public transport, restaurants within 500 m.

### Which is cheaper, Izumiso or Shogetsu?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Izumiso and Shogetsu?

The two hotels are 490 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/izumiso-gero-vs-shogetsu-gero/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/