Let's go to Gero, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs! How to get to Gero Onsen from Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya
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Gero Onsen is one of Japan's three most famous hot springs, located almost in the center of Gifu Prefecture. The spring quality is known as "beauty water," and its silky texture has many fans both in Japan and overseas. We have compiled a guide on how to get to Gero Onsen.
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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? What is its appeal?
- How to get to Gero Onsen from Nagoya
- How to get to Gero Onsen from Tokyo
- How to get to Gero Onsen from Osaka
- Relax and unwind from your travels at Suimeikan, just a 3-minute walk from Gero Station
Where is Gero Onsen? What is its appeal?
Gero Onsen, known as one of the three most famous hot springs in Japan, is located in Gero City in the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture.
The spring quality is called "beauty water" and has a thick, smooth texture that is said to have a soapy effect. It has many fans both in Japan and overseas, and the hot spring town welcomes many tourists every day.
You can enjoy many delicacies unique to this naturally rich land, including Hida beef, a specialty of the Hida region, the local brand of pork, Nattoku pork, tomatoes, konjac, mushrooms, and more.
In this article, we will introduce how to get to Gero from each city.
For a more detailed summary of Gero Onsen, please see the article below.
Please use Suimeikan for your accommodation.
The long-established inn Suimeikan is conveniently located, just a 3-minute walk from Gero Station. In addition to the three large public baths where you can enjoy high-quality spring water, you can also enjoy the hot springs in your room. This convenient location means you can relax after a long day of travel with minimal travel time. *Only some of the rooms allow you to enjoy the hot springs in your room.
How to get to Gero Onsen from Nagoya
A direct bus from Nagoya Station to Gero Station is convenient.
A direct bus runs from Nagoya Station to Gero Station every day. Since it is a direct bus that connects stations, it is a very convenient and economical way to get to the area.
[Time required] Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
[Fee] Round trip 4,500 yen, one way 3,300 yen *As of April 2024 (Fee is subject to change)
Reservations are required, so if you would like to use this service, please proceed to the reservation site below. Reservations can be made up to two months before the planned boarding date.
By train
Please board the JR Limited Express Wide View Hida from Nagoya Station. On the way, you can enjoy the beautiful and majestic natural scenery of Hida.
When using the JR Limited Express Wide View Hida:
[Route] Nagoya Station → Gero Station
[Time required] Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
[Fee] 4,170 yen (for unreserved seats)
When using JR local lines:
[Route] Nagoya Station → Gifu Station → Gero Station
[Time required] Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes
[Price] 2,310 yen
Take the JR Tokaido Line from Nagoya Station, change at Gifu Station, then take the JR Takayama Line to Gero Station.
For detailed timetables, please check the official JR Central website below.
*Prices are subject to change.
How to get to Gero Onsen from Tokyo
By train
Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagoya Station. Then take the Wide View Hida Express or other conventional train to Gero Station.
Please use the Nozomi or Hikari Shinkansen.
[Route] Tokyo Station → Nagoya Station → Gero Station
[Time required] Approximately 4 to 4.5 hours
[Fee] 14,070 yen (for unreserved seats)
For detailed timetables, please check the official JR Central website below.
*Prices are subject to change.
By car
If you are coming from the Tokyo Interchange, please proceed on the Tomei and Shin-Tomei Expressways. After driving for about 4 hours, exit at the Tomikaseki Interchange and continue on Prefectural Route 58 and National Route 41 for about 1 hour and 10 minutes to arrive at Gero Onsen.
If you are coming from Takaido IC, please proceed on the Chuo Expressway. After driving for about 3 hours and 40 minutes, please exit at Nakatsugawa IC. After that, proceed on National Route 257 for about an hour to arrive at the hotel.
The Hida region and Gero get very cold in the winter, so when traveling by car in the winter, please make sure to use studless tires regardless of the amount of snow.
How to get to Gero Onsen from Osaka
By train
Take the Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka Station to Nagoya Station. Then take the Wide View Hida Express or other conventional train to Gero Station.
Please use the Nozomi or Hikari Shinkansen.
[Route] Shin-Osaka Station → Nagoya Station → Gero Station
[Time required] Approximately 3 to 3.5 hours
[Price] 9,890 yen
Alternatively, you can take the JR Limited Express Wide View Hida from Osaka Station, which means you can get there without using the Shinkansen. It will take a little extra travel time, but you won't need to transfer.
[Route] Osaka Station (also stops at Shin-Osaka Station) → Gero Station
[Time required] Approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes
[Price] 6,930 yen
For detailed timetables, please check the JR Central official website via the link below.
*Prices are subject to change.
By car
If you are coming from the Kansai region, take the Meishin Expressway from Toyonaka IC. After about two and a half hours, get off at Tomikaseki IC, and then drive on Prefectural Route 58 and National Route 41 for about one hour and ten minutes to arrive at Gero Onsen.
The Hida region and Gero get very cold in the winter, so when traveling by car in the winter, please make sure to use studless tires regardless of the amount of snow.
Relax and unwind from your travels at Suimeikan, just a 3-minute walk from Gero Station
Gero Onsen Suimeikan is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Gero Station, so you can rest assured that you will be able to stay with us whether you are coming from Gero Station or not. In addition to the three types of large public baths, you can relax and enjoy the high-quality spring waters of Gero Onsen in your guest room. Please come and soothe your travel fatigue. *Please note that not all guest rooms have access to hot spring water.
A shuttle bus also runs from Gero Station, which is a 3-minute walk away, so you can travel safely even with large luggage.
Come and relax after your travels with the high-quality spring water and delicious food made with the bounty of Hida.
Please see the article introducing Suimeikan below.
[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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