What is Gero Onsen? Attractions and Recommended Spots
Gero Onsen, located in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, is a popular spot for foreigners. This is because it is a place where one can relax and be healed in a hot spring bath and at the same time experience Japanese culture. Here we introduce the attractions of Gero Onsen, day-trip onsen, sightseeing spots, and recommended ryokans and restaurants. Please take a look if you would like to learn more about Gero Onsen.
What is Gero Onsen? Introducing the charms of Gero Onsen
Gero Onsen is a town dotted with hot springs in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture.
The attraction of Gero Onsen is that you can heal your body and soul while relaxing in the hot springs, and there are also many sightseeing spots.
"Gero's hot water is a genuine natural hot spring spring with a spring temperature of 84 degrees Celsius. The water is alkaline simple spring water, clear and colorless, with a subtle fragrance and very mild. It gently coats your skin and leaves it silky and smooth.
In order to ensure a stable supply of high quality hot springs for years to come, Gero Onsen has introduced a centralized hot spring management system that allows all member ryokans to bathe in the same source of spring quality."
Source:Gero Onsen
Gero Onsen makes your skin smooth and smooth, and is recommended for those who want beautiful skin or suffer from skin problems.
Gero Onsen is recommended for a day trip.
Gero Onsen is also recommended for day trips.
A day trip to a hot spring is to use a hot spring without staying overnight at the location.
Usually, day-trip hot springs include only hot spring baths, or a set that includes both hot spring baths and meals.
This is recommended because it is more economical than staying overnight, and you can enjoy the hot springs and fully refresh yourself.
Can I go to Gero Onsen even if I have a tattoo?
In Gero Onsen, there are some places where you can have tattoos and some places where you cannot.
As a general rule, it is almost impossible to find a large bathroom that can be used with tattoos.
Many places where you can stay overnight and have hot spring baths in your room or private baths will allow you to use them.
Ask the hotel or ryokan where there is an in-room hot spring.
The following are the hot springs in Gero Onsen that can be used by people with tattoos. (Listed on the official website.)
Suimeikan (large baths are prohibited, but private baths are available)
The hot springs in Gero Onsen where tattoos are not allowed are as follows
(as stated on the official website). (This is stated on the official website.)
Gero Onsen Yunoshimakan
Gero Onsen Basic Information
Basic information and rates for Gero Onsen are as follows.
The address is Gero City, Gifu Prefecture.
Directions are as follows. (For information on the following,Gero Onsen Websiteinformation from the previous section).
If you are going by Shinkansen from Tokyo
Tokyo→Nagoya
Shinkansen Nozomi 1 hour 37 minutes
Shinkansen Hikari 1 hour and 48 minutes
Nagoya → Gero Onsen
Takayama Line Wide View Hida 1 hour 27 min.
If you are going by Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka
Shin-Osaka→Nagoya
Shinkansen Nozomi 51 min.
Shinkansen Hikari 1 hour
Nagoya → Gero Onsen
Takayama Line Wide View Hida 1 hour 27 min.
For cars, the following applies
If you are driving from Tokyo
Tokyo I.C→Fukaseki I.C
Tomei and New Tomei Expressway
Tokai-Kanjo Expressway approx. 4 hours
FUKASEKI I.C→Gero Onsen
Prefectural Road 58, National Road 41
Approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes
or
Nakatsugawa I.C→Gero Onsen
One hour on Route 257
If you are driving from the Kansai area
Toyonaka I.C→Komaki I.C
Meishin Expressway
Approx. 2 hours and 10 minutes
Komaki I.C→Gero Onsen
Route 41 2 hours
or
Toyonaka I.C→Fukaseki I.C
Meishin Expressway
Tokai-Hokuriku and Tokai Ring Expressway
Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes
FUKASEKI I.C→Gero Onsen
Prefectural Road 58, National Road 41
Approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes
Hours of operation vary from store to store, e.g., from 10:00 to 23:00. Be sure to check the official website as they vary widely from store to store.
The market price for one-day bathing ranges from about 400 yen to 1,500 yen. (For one-day bathing)
Accommodation fees vary from store to store, but the market rate is from 5,000 yen to just under 3,000 yen. (When seen at the lowest price at each store)
Sightseeing spots around Gero Onsen
There are many sightseeing spots around Gero Onsen. Here are some of the places you should definitely visit when you come to Gero Onsen.
village of joined palms
The address is 2369 Mori, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, and the hours are from 8:30 to 17:00. (Admission is accepted until 4:30 p.m.)
The Gassho-style houses from Shirakawa-go, designated as a national cultural asset, have been moved to the new building to recreate the atmosphere of Shirakawa-go.
It is steeply angled and has a roof made of kayan. Because Shirakawa-go experiences heavy snowfall, the structure is designed for easy snow removal.
We highly recommend it to those who want to experience Japanese culture.
hot-spring temple
At Onsenji Temple, there is a legend that a white eagle is said to have told the location of the source of the spring. Please visit if you wish to feel the origin of the hot spring.
Also, in the fall, the trees are lit up with beautiful colors such as red and orange.
You will feel the Japanese flavor.
Recommended Restaurants around Gero Onsen
There are many recommended restaurants in the Gero Onsen area. Let us introduce you to some of the best restaurants where you can feel more Japanese.
lieutenant colonel (JSDF)
This restaurant specializes in Japan's nationally famous "soba" (buckwheat noodles). They make their soba in their store using only a handmill and sieve.
We hope you will try our superb soba noodles, made with the utmost care and attention.
echo (as in mountain echo)
The menu changes according to the four seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter, and you can enjoy Japanese local cuisine.
With a history of more than 50 years, the food is cooked with a variety of local ingredients, making it ideal for the fresh and health-conscious.
Keichan" and "Hida beef with miso paste" seem to be the restaurant's signature dishes.
Recommended Hotels around Gero Onsen
Here are some recommended hotels near Gero Onsen.
Gero Onsen Suimeikan
You can enjoy a luxurious moment along the Hida River while feeling the atmosphere of the area.
There are also some tea ceremony rooms and Noh performances, where visitors can enjoy the culture that can only be experienced in Japan.
They also offer daily tours to introduce the artworks in the museum. The tours are popular among tourists, and those interested are encouraged to join.
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Reference:https://www.suimeikan.co.jp/
stream vendor
It is famous for its Tatami-mat bath using 100 square meters. Those who see it for the first time will be shocked. Please come and see for yourself.
Tatami mat baths are safe to enjoy because they are non-slip underfoot. The softness of the Tatami mats will soothe you.
There are also nine private baths, which are popular among guests who want to enjoy them while emphasizing privacy.
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Reference:https://www.gero-ogawaya.net/
summary
The following are some points to look at regarding Gero Onsen.
- Gero Onsen is a popular tourist destination for foreigners.
- One-day hot springs are recommended as they are reasonably priced and can be enjoyed to the fullest.
- Among the tourist attractions in the Gero Onsen area, Gassho Village is graceful.
Heal your body and soul and feel refreshed by nature at Gero Onsen.
