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Gero Onsen

Gero, Gifu♨ Alkaline simple spring (pH 9.1–9.2)
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Overview

Overview

A hot spring area counted among the Three Famous Springs of Japan, along with Arima and Kusatsu. It is about 1 hour 30 minutes from Nagoya on the JR Takayama Main Line, and you can walk from Gero Station to the hot spring town. The water is a smooth alkaline simple spring, and free footbaths are dotted around town.

A historic hot spring praised as a famous spring by Banri Shukyu in the Muromachi period and Hayashi Razan in the Edo period. You can enjoy day-use bathing at the Shirasagi no Yu public bath and the Kur Garden open-air bath, and with a Yumeguri Tegata (hot spring hopping pass), you can use the baths at participating ryokan up to 3 times. There are hand baths at Gero Station, and free hand baths and footbaths are dotted around the hot spring town.

Location
Gero, Gifu
Official website
https://www.gero-spa.com/
Day-Use Baths

Baths you can visit without staying

Public baths, day-use spas and foot baths open to non-staying visitors.

Public bath

Shirasagi no Yu

Price
Adults ¥470, elementary school students ¥180, preschoolers ¥100 (as of October 2026)
Hours
10:00–20:45 (last admission 20:00)
Closed
Wednesdays (Friday if Wednesday is a public holiday)
Note
No shampoo or soap provided. The rest area cannot be used on its own
Official site
https://gero-onsen.com/shirasagi-no-yu/
Day-use spa

Kur Garden Open-air Bath

Price
Adults ¥800, elementary school students ¥400, preschoolers ¥200 (as of October 2026)
Hours
8:00–20:45 (last admission 20:00)
Closed
Thursdays (the following day if a public holiday)
Note
Cashless payments not accepted. No towel rental (towels for sale)
Official site
https://gero-onsen.com/kua-garden-rotenburo/
Foot bath

Sagi no Ashiyu (footbath)

Price
Free (as of October 2026)
Hours
Open 24 hours
Closed
Open all year round
Note
Along Yunomachi-dori, across from Kaeru Shrine
Official site
https://www.gero-spa.com/spot/detail_6.html

Prices and hours are as of the date shown and may change, with occasional closures. Check each facility’s official website before you go.

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Spring

Spring type and features

♨ Alkaline simple spring (pH 9.1–9.2)

According to the Gero Onsen Tourism Association, it is said to be beneficial for rheumatism, motor dysfunction, neurosis, nerve paralysis, recovery after illness, recovery from fatigue and more, and is described as having a natural soap-like effect

Etiquette

Bathing etiquette

  • ✓Rinse yourself with hot water (kakeyu) and wash your body before getting into the bath
  • ✓Do not put your towel in the bath water
  • ✓Tie up long hair so it does not touch the water
  • ✓Do not take photos in the bathing area
Sights

Nearby sights

Gero Onsen Gassho Village

A village of 10 gassho-style farmhouses relocated from Shirakawa-go and other areas

Chaplin Statue on Shirasagi Bridge

A photo spot in the hot spring town

Hand baths at Gero Station

Located inside the station and in front of it, so you can touch the hot spring water right after you arrive

Tips

Good to know

  • !The Yumeguri Tegata (¥2,500) allows up to 3 day-use baths at participating ryokan (valid for six months from issue)
  • !Bathing in the fountain pool is prohibited
  • !Bring a towel to dry your feet when using the Venus Footbath next to Shirasagi no Yu
  • !The Kur Garden Open-air Bath accepts cash only
Access

Access

Nearest station / bus stop
  • Gero Station (JR Takayama Main Line)About 7 minutes on foot to Shirasagi no YuAll trains stop here, including the Limited Express Hida
From major cities and airports
  • Nagoya: JR Takayama Main Line (Limited Express Hida and others) (About 1 hour 30 minutes)
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Getting There

Getting there from major cities

Travel Passes

Travel passes for getting there

🚄 JR

Japan Rail Pass

Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed

From ¥50,000

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Events

Events and festivals in Gero Onsen

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Prices, hours, tattoo policies and spring types are based on official facility, municipal and tourism association information. They can change, so check the official websites before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-08

PRKlookGero Onsen Day Tour from TakayamaWith an English guide. Visit Gero Onsen Gassho Village, the Gero Hot Spring Museum and Onsenji Temple, ending with a soak in a hot springView