GERO ONSEN GO PLUSImmerse yourself deep in Japan
in a world of
hot springs and
unique experiences.
Gero Onsen is most famous for its hot springs, but you can also enjoy a variety of activities that make the most of the surrounding lush natural environment, as well as events that capture the local history and culture.
Here are some facilities that offer a variety of great experiences and are open to reservations from overseas travelers.
Nature / outdoors
216WORKS
Enjoy shower climbing (canyoning) and mountain climbing in summer, relax at a forest hammock café in autumn, and set out on a snowshoe trek or admire the awe-inspiring sight of a frozen waterfall in winter. We offer a wide range of exciting outdoor activities and services in and around Osaka Town in Gero City.
Nature / outdoors
Mountain Life Hida
Mountain Life Hida is located in a mountain village deep in nature. Taking advantage of the superb natural environment, visitors can enjoy outdoor sports like athletics and sawanobori (stream climbing), as well as unique and multicultural fun with our international team of staff.
Nature / outdoors
UMESEKO TOUR
We provide unique rural experiences and overnight farm stay tours around famous Gifu sightseeing spots like Gero Onsen and Takayama. We are constantly developing new hands-on activities that make the most of resources hidden in everyday rural life. In 2019, our E-Bike tour was awarded the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, one of the travel industry’s top global awards.
Nature / outdoors
Hida-Osaka, a town of waterfalls and carbonated springs
Visit stunning waterfalls and drench your entire body in the negative ions of the natural environment, before taking a long, leisurely soak in natural, highly concentrated carbonated spring water—sheer bliss! A private guide will show you the numerous waterfalls hidden in the depths of the forests of Osaka on the western foot of Mt. Ontake. Tours are open to all, with different itineraries suited to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced. Join us on a lovely trek around the beautiful waterfalls of Hida-Osaka, stunning in any season!
Culture / History
Gero Onsen Gassho Village
Gero Onsen Gassho-mura is an important tourism facility that has recreated a rural settlement with 10 gassho-zukuri (thatched) houses, including the former Odo Residence, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. At the interactive Hida Workshop, you can try out a variety of hands-on activities, including painting ceramics, and Japanese papermaking.
Town walk
Gero Onsen Tourism Association
Gero Onsen is one of Japan’s three great hot spring towns, where you can enjoy not only bathing in the spring waters but also learning about the town’s sustainability initiatives. A guide can show you around town as you visit the hot spring museum, see the massive tanks that supply the town’s spring water, and try local sweets.