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Gero: Hot Spring Town Walk and Japanese Onsen Culture

By DeepExperience
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The previous price was £152 and current price is £106 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Discover the cultural heart of Gero Onsen, a renowned hot spring town in Japan, known for its soothing alkaline waters and rich heritage. This guided walking tour dives into the significant role hot springs play in Japanese culture, history, and daily life. Start in the town centre to learn about Gero’s evolution as a healing destination, visit the Gero Hot Spring Museum for insights into the science behind the springs, and hear the enchanting White Heron Legend at Onsenji Temple. Conclude your journey with local onsen street food, bringing a taste of Gero's vibrant hospitality to life.

  • Explore Gero Onsen’s unique history and cultural significance
  • Visit the Gero Hot Spring Museum and learn about swimming customs
  • Discover the White Heron Legend at Onsenji Temple
  • Enjoy local onsen street food with your guide, embracing Gero's hospitality
Activity location
  • Gero Onsen
    • 801-2 Yunoshima,
    • 509-2207, Gero, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Lawson Gero Onsen
    • 801-1 Yunoshima
    • 509-2207, Gero, Gifu, Japan

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Gero: Hot Spring Town Walk and Japanese Onsen Culture
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£151.32
£105.92 x 1 Adult£105.92
Total
The previous price was £151.32 and current price is £105.92
30% off
Until Sat, 31 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tasting of local onsen street food
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour of Gero Onsen
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hot spring swimming

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Gero Onsen
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Gero Onsen is one of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns, long praised for its smooth, alkaline waters. Known as a place of healing and relaxation, the town developed at a crossroads of historic travel routes and remains a symbol of Japanese onsen culture and hospitality.
Gerohatsu Onsen Museum
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
The Gero Hot Spring Museum explains how hot springs are formed underground and why water quality differs across Japan. Through exhibits and models, visitors learn about geothermal science, regional spring types, and the cultural role of swimming in Japanese life.
Onsenji Temple
  • 30m
Onsenji Temple overlooks Gero Onsen and is closely linked to the town’s hot spring legends. According to tradition, a sacred white heron revealed the healing waters to people. The temple reflects the deep connection between hot springs, faith, and gratitude towards nature.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Gero Onsen
    • 801-2 Yunoshima,
    • 509-2207, Gero, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Lawson Gero Onsen
    • 801-1 Yunoshima
    • 509-2207, Gero, Gifu, Japan

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