Top Things to do in Gero
What to do and see in Gero, Japan: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Gero, Japan including Gero Onsen Gasshomura, Osakacho Waterfalls, Mt. Ontake, Onsenji Temple, Gerohatsu Onsen Museum, Senshoji Temple, Chikuraji Temple, Kaeru Shrine, Gandate Canyon, Sarubobo Shrine.
Restaurants in Gero
1. Gero Onsen Gasshomura
Overall Ratings
4 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By thelonious22 - Seongnam
Gero Onsen Gassho Village had about ten traditional houses on display. An hour was more than enough time to look around and the 800 yen admission was pretty steep. The houses still made for some good photo ops and most had decent displays inside although English explanation was lacking. I was on a wheelchair which made almost half of the village inaccessible.
2. Osakacho Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By 4AusTravellers - Maroochydore, Australia
This is a cascading river with multiple Waterfalls between Gero and Takayama. It's a bit hard to find. There is absolutely no guidance in English, although arguably one doesn't need much signage, nor information to enjoy a river / waterfall walk. It cost 200 Yen pp in the honesty box. We walked for about 45 minutes there and back on a system of steep metal stairs along the pristine river. The translated Japanese reviews here indicated it would be cool, and it was! Ensure you wear something warmer than you'd wear for that time of the year anywhere else.
Lovely little side tour if you're driving your own car.
3. Mt. Ontake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By SHIN1015 - Nagano, Japan
周辺に３０００メートル級の山があまりないので、晴れた日は台形の形をした山の形がくっきりと見える美しい山です。噴火の影響で、現在は頂上まではいけませんが、９合目までは登ることができました。いまだ噴煙が上がっていますが、ロープウェイなどもあるので初心者でも気軽に登山ができます。
4. Onsenji Temple
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By Cecilia C - Hong Kong, China
If you arrive in Gero before hotel check in at 3pm, this is a good way to spend the day.
A 15 minutes walk from Gero Station through Gero town & up a side street.
An easy walk up 173 steps & your soul feels cleansed after this visit.
Drizzling day but good view from temple.
5. Gerohatsu Onsen Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By eymwonder - Hong Kong, China
The exhibits do not have much English but you can read Chinese you can probably deduce what they roughly mean. Gives an interesting information about different kinds of Onsens in Japan. May not warrant a visit on its own but worth dropping in amidst shopping and restaurants in the same area.
6. Senshoji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By meiyih - Tokyo, Japan
need to climb a long flight of stairs to this temple but provide a good view of the whole town
7. Chikuraji Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
8. Kaeru Shrine
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By jajavalB - Bangkok
This shrine is unique with its sacred stone frog for worshipping. When I tossed the coins and ringed the bell, there was echo of Japanses blessings which I didn't understand the meaning . It's on the street uphill near public foot spa. It made big smile on my face, quite surprised.
9. Gandate Canyon
10. Sarubobo Shrine
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 56 reviews
