An Open, Dream Workplace
OFFICE&OCEANVIEW&ONSEN
Office × Ocean View × Hot Springs
The reassurance only a long-established inn can offer
One of the finest panoramic ocean views in western Japan
A “therapeutic hot spring” that melts away a day of fatigue
And a beautifully reborn, brand-new office
GIMPASO offers the ultimate workplace, free from stress
GIMPASO began in 1955 with just four guest rooms. Weathering typhoons and other setbacks, the inn pioneered en-suite baths and toilets ahead of its time, building a reputation as a distinguished ryokan. Its appeal lies in savoring breathtaking hot springs and the flavors of Mikawa with all five senses — and as the “Shogi Inn” that has hosted more than 90 championship title matches, including the Osho and Meijin tournaments, GIMPASO now embarks on a new challenge.
The new office now occupies the third-floor guest rooms of the annex, built on the very spot where the original four rooms of GIMPASO once stood. While preserving the inn's Japanese character to the fullest, natural materials and colors drawn from Gamagori's landscape have been woven into the space, creating the feeling of working amid Gamagori nature itself.
The genkan entry space that once led from the ryokan corridor into each guest room has also been extended into the office, forming a shared, in-between corner where you can approach your desk without removing your shoes.
A distinctive, oversized L-shaped desk lets you work from any angle or posture, anchored by a “panorama-view desk” that takes in the full sweep of the Mikawa Bay scenery through the window. Stone- and mortar-textured plasterwork adds a further sense of natural depth.
Carpeting inspired by ripples on Palm Beach
gives this calm room its character, with an existing tokonoma alcove and a newly added black wall.
An orange tile-carpeted meeting space
makes the most of its Western-style layout in a slightly larger room.
Vivid deep-blue carpet
paired with a newly added sand-textured wall gives this room an oceanic atmosphere.
A room with a raised tatami nook by the window.
Nap on the beach-inspired raised platform,
or tuck into the former closet space for an online meeting —
a compact room with plenty of ways to enjoy it.
Calm, shoreline-toned ocean carpet
is accented by a newly added wall with a round niche.
Featuring both a meeting space and a work space,
shoji screens and carpet shift the mood between them.
Split the room for larger groups,
or switch between areas depending on your purpose (online meetings, etc.) or mood.
Soaking in the hot springs after work flushes out fatigue-causing substances, letting you greet the next day refreshed and stress-free. Gamagori's skin-friendly Bihaku (beautifying) spring water also gives your tired body a daily reset — all while you unwind to the breathtaking view of Mikawa Bay.
Kosai-no-yu, the men's grand bath, is designed for a leisurely soak in the Bihaku spring water while taking in the magnificent Mikawa Bay view. Enjoy the open-air bath, of course, along with the sauna and jacuzzi.
Kazasumi-no-yu, the women's grand bath, offers a heavenly soak with views of Mikawa Bay's ever-changing beauty across the seasons and hours. Immerse yourself in the gently enveloping Bihaku spring water, and let the mist sauna and jacuzzi slowly wash away everyday fatigue.
To create a new, comfortable space, one of the grand baths has been renovated into a café with a foot bath. Refresh a tired body with the foot bath and delicious café fare while carrying on with your work.
Right in front of GIMPASO lies a swimming beach, and the sea terrace "Kurapoti" lets you enjoy that ocean beauty up close. When work has you stuck, clear your head with the sea breeze, the color of the sky, and the sound of the waves. Spend an elegant break on this relaxing terrace, where the view is never quite the same twice.
A dining room where you can savor both Gamagori's ingredients and its breathtaking views
For meals with a special business partner or family, we recommend the dining room offering a truly special moment. Savor the pinnacle of exquisite cuisine, crafted from the finest Mikawa Bay ingredients, including its uniquely deep-flavored fish.
The private dining room lets you enjoy Gamagori's cuisine without reservation. In its relaxed setting, you can deepen connections over a meal — perfect for business dinners as well.
A sommelier, a wine expert, is usually more than enough on staff — but GIMPASO keeps two certified sommeliers on hand to deliver the finest hospitality. Whether you're entertaining clients, dining with key staff, or simply enjoying private time, they'll pair the perfect drink for the occasion.
Residents may use them anytime during business hours.
You're welcome to order alongside the boxed lunches the inn's staff order.
There's also a nearby café serving set meals, plus plenty of restaurants within a 10-minute drive offering Gamagori's own local menus.
We offer a wide variety of perks.
GIMPASO is a hot-spring ryokan in Nishiura Onsen, Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, with private open-air baths and guest rooms featuring their own open-air baths. While continuing to take on new challenges, it has long been loved as a resort hot spring with its own beach right out front. Beyond this new innovation office, GIMPASO is a long-established inn steeped in history.
GIMPASO has hosted six of shogi's eight major title matches — all but the Ryuo-sen and Eio-sen — earning it the nickname "the sacred ground of shogi" among fans. "THE Shogi Road" gallery displays panels of players' intense game-day expressions alongside candid moments of them relaxing while fishing, along with the history of numerous matches, calligraphy and sealed moves by renowned players, and game records.
GIMPASO's charm lies in its close-up view of Mikawa Bay's beauty, and on the ninth and top floor is a premium space reserved for a select few to enjoy exceptional time. At the Premium Lounge "Sora," enjoy a wide selection of complimentary drinks, including alcoholic beverages, while soaking your feet and taking in the finest view of all.
