Gero Onsen
Nagoya & Chubu · Onsen & Bathing
360–1440 min
🚶 5 5 min walk from Gero Station
¥¥
Insider Tip
The free riverside rotenburo (mixed, swimsuit required) is a unique experience. Buy a yumeguri tegata (¥1,300) to try three different ryokan baths.
JEMS Tip
We book a riverside ryokan and plan a route combining Gero with Takayama and Shirakawa-go.
About
Gero Onsen is one of Japan's three most celebrated hot springs (alongside Kusatsu and Arima). The alkaline water is famously smooth — locals call it 'beauty water.' The riverside rotenburo and foot baths are free.
Crowd Avoidance
Visit between 2-4pm when most guests are sightseeing, or after 9pm for a quiet soak. Avoid weekends and holiday periods.
Getting There
Gero Station (JR Takayama Line — Wide View Hida from Nagoya, 1.5 hrs).
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