Gero Onsen

What it is

• A historic hot spring resort designated as one of Japan's Three Famous Springs.
• The resort area is situated along the Hida River in Gifu Prefecture.
• Onsenji Temple was founded at the foot of Mount Nakane in 1671.
• The spring water is alkaline with a high source temperature of 84 degrees.

What to see

• The Yunoshima-kan building is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
• Three public baths including Kur Garden, Shirasagi-no-Yu, and Yusun-no-Yu.
• The Funsenchi riverbed pool which became a footbath-only facility in 2021.
• Local souvenirs for sale such as Sarubobo dolls and Hoba Miso.

Getting there

• Accessible via the JR Takayama Main Line at Gero Station.
• Direct bus services operate from Nagoya Station for hotel guests.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.