Let's go to Iowa-sen Onsenji Temple, a tourist spot in Gero Onsen town, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs!
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We would like to introduce you to Onsenji Temple, one of the tourist attractions in Gero Onsen. The tranquil atmosphere of Onsenji Temple, which changes with the seasons, makes it a great place to take a break between sightseeing. This is a tourist spot where you can enjoy the beauty of the four sea...
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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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Table of Contents
- Where is Gero Onsen, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs? What is its appeal?
- What is the tourist spot "Io Reizan Onsenji Temple" in Gero Onsen Town?
- The relationship between the Gero Onsen White Heron legend and Onsenji Temple
- "Autumn leaves illumination" - Enjoy a seasonal Japanese experience while viewing autumn leaves on a long autumn night
- The appearance of Onsenji Temple throughout the seasons
- Summary of detailed information about Onsenji Temple
- Please use the conveniently located Suimeikan when sightseeing in Gero Onsen town.
Where is Gero Onsen, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs? What is its appeal?
Gero Onsen, located in Gero City in the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, is one of Japan's leading hot spring tourist destinations, located an hour and a half from Nagoya Station. The quality of its spring water is counted among Japan's three most famous springs, and it has been widely loved as a "beauty bath" due to its unique, viscous texture.
For more information about Gero Onsen and its attractions, please see the article below.
What is the tourist spot "Io Reizan Onsenji Temple" in Gero Onsen Town?
Onsenji Temple, whose principal image is located on a hilltop above the hot spring town of Gero, is one of Gero's tourist spots, where you can enjoy the different faces of the four seasons. Onsenji Temple is located on the middle slope of Mt. Nakane, also known as Gero Fuji, and offers a panoramic view of the town of Gero.
The tranquil atmosphere of Onsenji Temple is one of its charms, and the tranquility and peaceful atmosphere that can only be found on high ground make it a great place to take a break from sightseeing.
The relationship between the Gero Onsen White Heron legend and Onsenji Temple
The sacred waters of Gero Onsen gush forth from the Yakushi Nyorai statue in front of the main hall, conveying the miracles of Yakushi Nyorai to this day. Yakushi Nyorai is said to have announced the emergence of Gero Onsen, and is the principal image of this temple. This story is still told today as the Shirasagi Story.
Long ago, it was a white heron that announced the location of a new hot spring at Gero Onsen, which had stopped erupting. The white heron landed on a pine tree halfway up Mt. Nakane. Beneath the pine was a shining statue of Yakushi Nyorai, and it is said that the white heron was an incarnation of Yakushi Nyorai.
"Autumn leaves illumination" - Enjoy a seasonal Japanese experience while viewing autumn leaves on a long autumn night
Every year, when the autumn leaves are at their best, the area is illuminated. Every year, many tourists, as well as local residents, come to view the autumn leaves under the moonlight. The illumination period is from sunset until 9 p.m.
During the illumination period, a special "Momiji Footbath" will be set up in front of the main hall. You can warm your body and mind by soaking your feet in the footbath while admiring the beautiful autumn leaves.
Be sure to stop by while strolling around the hot spring town after dinner.
*The schedule for foot baths and various events may change at any time.
You can freely visit the main hall, shoin study, dry landscape garden, and teahouse "Kocho no Ma" at any time of the day or night. You can also enjoy the different expressions of the autumn leaves during the day and at night.
The appearance of Onsenji Temple throughout the seasons
One of the attractions of Onsenji Temple, located in the nature-rich Gero region, is that you can enjoy the different faces of the seasons.
In spring, you can walk up the stone steps to Onsenji Temple while admiring the cherry blossoms.
If you're lucky, you may be able to see the majestic beauty of Onsenji Temple covered in snow in the winter.
Summary of detailed information about Onsenji Temple
Address: 680 Yunoshima, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, 509-2207
Opening hours: Free to visit until sunset
Access: 15 minutes walk from JR Gero Station
Please use the conveniently located Suimeikan when sightseeing in Gero Onsen town.
If you are visiting Gero, we recommend the long-established inn "Gero Onsen Suimeikan." It is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Gero Station and 5 minutes from the hot spring town, so you can enjoy sightseeing in Gero at your leisure. After your body has tired from traveling, you can relax in the hot springs, which boast high-quality spring water, and enjoy delicious food made with seasonal ingredients from Hida.
For more information about Gero Onsen Suimeikan, please refer to this article.
[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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