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title: "Kisoya vs TAOYA Gero: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Kisoya. It leads in 3 of 6 categories. Kisoya or TAOYA Gero in Gero? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Kisoya vs TAOYA Gero

Both are in Gero, 640 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · ★★★ · 森
## [Kisoya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kisoya-gero/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1729170/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · 森
## [TAOYA Gero](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/taoya-gero-gero/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2179759/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Kisoya

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 640 m apart.

### Choose Kisoya if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a spa and wellness

### Choose TAOYA Gero if you want

-   breakfast included
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Kisoya better than TAOYA Gero?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.1) (+0.2)
2.  Has a spa
3.  600 m closer to public transport (−600 m)
4.  50 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+50)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 69 vs 34) (+35)
6.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
7.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (26 vs 107 rooms) (−81)

### Why is TAOYA Gero better than Kisoya?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★) (+0.5★)
3.  More guest reviews (621 vs 160), so the rating is more reliable (×3.9)
4.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)
5.  A larger hotel with more facilities (107 vs 26 rooms) (×4.1)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Kisoya | TAOYA Gero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Location | 7.3  (+2.9) | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0  (+2.5) | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 8.5  (+3.3) | 5.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3  (+0.2) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.3  (+0.2) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 160 | 621  (+461) |
| Rank in Gero | top 61%  (+13%) | top 74% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.3  (+2.9) | 4.4 |
| Distance to 森 centre | 350 m  (−270 m) | 610 m |
| To public transport | 430 m  (−600 m) | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 68 km | 68 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 55  (+50) | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4  (+2) | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 26 | 107 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1991 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

640 m apart

## Kisoya or TAOYA Gero: common questions

### Which is better, Kisoya or TAOYA Gero?

Kisoya leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, spa & wellness, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Kisoya or TAOYA Gero?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Kisoya is closer: 350 m from the centre, against 610 m for TAOYA Gero.

### How far apart are Kisoya and TAOYA Gero?

The two hotels are 640 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/kisoya-gero-vs-taoya-gero-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/