# One of Japan's Three Great Hot Springs - Gero Onsen

🇯🇵 Gero Onsen｜One of Japan's Three Famous Hot Springs, Healing Bathing Guide♨️

Recommended reasons:
A beauty hot spring that has lasted for thousands of years! The relaxed atmosphere of the hot spring town is amazing!🌸

🚂 Transportation tips:
📍 Address: Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Take the JR Takayama Line Limited Express from Nagoya Station for about 2 hours direct. It is highly recommended to buy the Hida Road Free Pass for great value!

♨️ Must-do activities:
1️⃣ Stroll through the hot spring town
The willow-lined promenade along the Hida River is super healing! Remember to wear a yukata and wooden clogs for photos, and the atmosphere is perfect when the lanterns light up at dusk.
2️⃣ Visit public bathhouses
Soak for free in the "Best Hot Spring in the World"! The open-air bath at "Yunoshima-kan" is highly recommended, where you can enjoy the mountain view while bathing.

🏡 Accommodation recommendations:
"Suimeikan" with a stunning Japanese garden
"Yunoshima-kan," a century-old establishment favored by the imperial family
(Remember to choose packages that include kaiseki meals for breakfast and dinner!)

🍱 Hida Beef Feast:
✅ Hoba Miso Yaki: beef grilled on magnolia leaves with miso
✅ Hida Beef Nigiri Sushi: A5 Wagyu melts in your mouth
✅ Onsen Manju: red bean paste steamed with hot spring steam

📸 Photo spots guide:
1. Togetsu Bridge at sunset
2. Willow promenade along the Hida River embankment
3. Yunoshima-kan’s autumn leaves garden

💡 Tips to avoid pitfalls:
• Some traditional inns do not accept day-use bathers
• Tattoos require prior confirmation for bathhouse entry
• Recommended to buy the "Yumeguri Tegata" pass to soak in three famous hot springs