Let's go to Gero Onsen [Dukeo Reizan Onsenji Temple]!
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Introducing one of Gero Onsen's tourist attractions, [Douo Reizan Onsenji Temple]. A hot spring temple that changes its appearance in each season. Its quiet atmosphere makes it a space where you can take a break between sightseeing.
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What is Drukou Reizan Onsenji Temple?
A hot spring temple whose principal image is located in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture. You can see it as you climb up to the hill from the hot spring town of Gero.
It is one of Gero's tourist destinations where you can enjoy the beauty of each season. The precincts are at the top of 173 stone steps. Onsenji Temple is located halfway up Mt. Nakane, also known as Gero Fuji, and offers a panoramic view of the cityscape of Gero.
The sacred hot springs of Gero Onsen gush out from the statue of Yakushi Nyorai in front of the main hall, and the miraculous experiences of Yakushi Nyorai are passed down to this day. Yakushi Nyorai is said to have announced the gushing of Gero Onsen, and is the principal image of this temple.
The quiet appearance of Onsenji Temple is one of its charms, and the tranquility and peaceful atmosphere that can only be found on a hill makes it a place where you can take a break between sightseeing.
Gero Onsen and Shirasagi Legend
The anecdote about the Yakushi Nyorai statue, which is the main image of Onsenji Temple, has been passed down to this day as the Shirasagi Monogatari.
The history of Gero Onsen and the folklore of Shirasagi Monogatari are summarized below, so please take a look.
Autumn leaves light up
A light-up event is held every year when the autumn leaves are in full bloom.
Not only can you enjoy viewing the autumn leaves bathed in sunlight during the day, but you can also enjoy viewing the autumn leaves at night in a calm atmosphere.
Every year, not only local residents but also many tourists come to see the autumn leaves on a moonlit night.
During the illumination event, a special [Momiji Footbath] will appear in front of the main hall.
You can warm your mind and body by soaking in the footbath while looking at the beautiful autumn leaves.
Day and night, you can freely explore everything from the main hall to the study room, Karesansui garden, and tea room [Kocho-no-ma].
You can also enjoy the difference in the appearance of the autumn leaves during the day and at night.
The event will be held from sunset until 9pm.
Please be sure to visit when you are strolling around the hot spring town after dinner.
*The status of footbaths and various events may change from time to time.
Detailed information
●Address 680 Yunoshima, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture 509-2207
●Opening hours: Free to view until sunset
●Access 15 minutes walk from JR Gero Station
Stay at Suimeikan
If you are sightseeing in Gero, please stay at Suimeikan!
Some rooms have an open-air bath. Details below
For details on accommodation plans, please visit the Suimeikan website
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[Suimeikan] was established in 1933 as a hot spring inn in [Gero Onsen], one of Japan's top three hot springs. We offer heartfelt hospitality to soothe your daily fatigue. You can enjoy Gero Onsen, which is famous for its skin-beautifying effects, in three large public baths with different tastes. Please enjoy the large observation bath overlooking the hot spring town of Gero and the mountains of Hida, the large bath with a sauna with the scent of cypress, and the open-air bath with an indoor bath as if you were touring the hot springs. As a museum that values Japanese culture, we also have a Japanese garden, an authentic Noh stage, a tea room, and other works of art by famous artists on display. We also have a pool, athletic gym, beauty salon, and bar. For dinner, you can choose from three types: Japanese Kaiseki, French, and Chinese. There is also a plan where you can enjoy Hida's specialty "Hida beef". In addition to staying in Japanese-style rooms where you can feel the Japanese tradition, we also have rooms with beds. Guests visiting from other countries can also feel safe and relaxed. Please spend a blissful time with the heartfelt hospitality of the long-established Japanese inn [Suimeikan].
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