[2025 Edition] [1.5 hours from Nagoya] 11 cherry blossom spots in Gero City! Enjoy spring with hot springs and cherry blossoms

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Gero Onsen is one of Japan's top three hot springs and has good access, with a direct bus from Nagoya Station. Gero City is rich in nature and is a land where you can enjoy the different expressions of the four seasons. Of course, you can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring. We will deliver cherry blossom information around Gero Station.

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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].

Gero Onsen, famous as one of Japan's three most famous hot springs, is a tourist destination that welcomes many visitors all year round, but if you are visiting in the spring, you should also enjoy the hot springs and the cherry blossoms! Come and enjoy the beauty of Japanese spring at Gero Onsen!

You can read an article summarizing Gero Onsen here.

One of Japan's three most famous hot springs! Enjoy the beauty baths at Gero Onsen, just an hour and a half from Nagoya
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Table of Contents
1. [1 minute walk from Gero Station] Around Gero Station
2. [3 minutes walk from Gero Station] Shirasagi Green Park
3. [15 minutes walk from Gero Station] Onsenji Temple
4. [20 minutes walk from Gero Station] Ujo Park
5. [About 20 minutes by car from Gero Station] Iwataro Weeping Cherry Blossoms
6. [About 20 minutes by car from Gero Station] Moriyama Shrine
7. [About 20 minutes by car from Gero Station] Naeshirozakura
8. [About 25 minutes by bus from Kanayama Station] Lake Yasaka
9. [15 minutes walk from JR Hida-Kanayama Station] Cherry Blossom Tree Line in Ofunato
10. [About 15 minutes by car from Gero Station] Hida River Park
11. [15 minutes walk from JR Hida-Osaka Station] Jofukuji Temple
A guide to places to eat while cherry blossom viewing in Gero Onsen town!
If you want to soothe your travel fatigue, head to Gero Onsen Suimeikan

1. [1 minute walk from Gero Station] Around Gero Station

Located behind Gero Station, the gateway to Gero Onsen, this row of cherry trees runs along the parking lot of Suimeikan. It is a charming road lined with red lanterns. It is also a popular morning and evening stroll path for guests staying at Suimeikan.

Address: Koda, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

Access: 1 minute walk from Gero Station

2. [3 minutes walk from Gero Station] Shirasagi Green Park

If you want to enjoy cherry blossoms easily in the hot spring town of Gero, this is the place for you! It is a cherry blossom-lined riverside spot just a 3-minute walk from the station. Why not take a stroll while admiring the cherry blossoms?

It's great to visit during the day, but we also recommend the illuminated area at night.

Address: Koda, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

Access: 3 minutes walk from Gero Station

Shirasagi Ryokuchi Park

509-2206 Koda, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

A park located on the riverbed of the clear Hida River that flows into Gero Onsen. It is famous as a great viewing spot for various events and the summer and winter fireworks musicals that Gero Onsen is proud of. On holidays, families and others spend time relaxing with the sound of the river in the background. It is illuminated during the cherry blossom season.

3. [15 minutes walk from Gero Station] Onsenji Temple

You can also enjoy cherry blossoms at Onsenji Temple, one of Gero City's tourist spots. The cherry blossoms are lined up around the stone steps, so you can head to Onsenji Temple while feeling soothed by the blossoms. This is a spot where you can feel the spring coming along with a stroll through the hot spring town.

The park is also famous for its autumn foliage, which is usually lit up at night during the peak viewing season.

Address: 680 Yunoshima, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

Access: 15 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car from Gero Station (parking available)

You can read an article summarizing Onsenji Temple here.

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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Druko Ryozan Onsenji Temple

509-2207 680 Yunoshima, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

It was built in 1671 on the middle of Mt. Nakane, also known as Gero Fuji. Its principal image is Yakushi Nyorai, the incarnation of a white heron, which appears in the white heron legend passed down in Gero Onsen. The museum's collection includes ``Yubun,'' which conveys the auspicious origins of Gero Onsen, and ``Enku Butsu,'' left behind by Enku, an itinerant monk from the Edo period. In the cemetery under Sanmon, there is a prefecturally designated historical site, ``Hidaya Kyubei's Grave.''

4. [20 minutes walk from Gero Station] Ujo Park

At Ujo Park, just a short walk from Gero Onsen town, you can see a row of weeping cherry trees. These cherry trees are said to bloom the latest in Gero Onsen town.

Address: Mori, Gero City

Access: 20 minutes walk from Gero Station

Hot Spring Town Ujo Park

509-2207 Yunoshima, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

Yunomachi Ujo Park is located near the hot spring town and extends upstream of Atano Valley. Atano Valley, which flows through the center of the park, is a clear stream that flows from the foothills of Gero. You can take a leisurely walk while listening to the sound of the river, or enjoy playing in the water in the summer. The park was named after the Gero Kouta that the popular poet Ujo Noguchi composed when he visited Gero in the early Showa era. You can enjoy weeping cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall.

5. [About 20 minutes by car from Gero Station] Iwataro Weeping Cherry Blossoms

Standing halfway up the bank, the majestic weeping cherry tree that blooms proudly over the passers-by is representative of Gero City. There are sister cherry trees at the nearby Moriyama Shrine, Eiyo-ji Temple, and Kensei-ji Temple, so you can easily enjoy a stroll around the weeping cherry trees.

Address: Gifu Prefecture, Gero City, Hagiwara-cho, Shimi

Access: 22 minutes by car from Gero Station

20 minutes walk from Nohi Bus "Shimomiyata"

20 minutes walk from Gero Bus "Shimizu-no-Yu" stop

Iwataro's weeping cherry blossoms

509-2502 Shimi, Hagiwara-cho, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

It was named ``Iwataro's Weeping Cherry Blossom'' after the name of the person who planted this cherry tree. This gigantic tree, said to be over 120 years old, stands halfway up the embankment, and the sight of it in full bloom covering passersby is a sight to behold. When you look up from directly below, you can enjoy it as if you were taking a shower of cherry blossoms.

6. [About 20 minutes by car from Gero Station] Moriyama Shrine

This weeping cherry tree, which blooms so proudly that it covers the shrine's torii gate, is said to be over 100 years old. It is the sister tree of Iwataro Sakura.

The Minami Hida Tourist and Health Center and Shimizu no Yu are located nearby, so we recommend combining your Gero sightseeing with a health experience or hot spring.

Address: Gifu Prefecture, Gero City, Hagiwara-cho, Shimi

Access: 23 minutes by car from Gero Station

5 minutes walk from Gero Bus "Shimizu-no-Yu" stop

7. [About 20 minutes by car from Gero Station] Naeshirozakura

The cherry blossoms, made up of two giant trees that are 400 years old, give the impression of the dynamic strength and beauty of nature.

When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they are lit up at night, and their reflection in the rice fields is a beautiful sight. Every year, many visitors come from all over the country to see the cherry blossoms, and the cherry blossoms have been selected as one of the 33 best cherry blossom spots in Hida Mino.

Address: Wasa, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

Access: 22 minutes by car from Gero Station (Parking available)

30 minutes walk from JR Yakeishi Station

Naeshiro cherry blossoms

509-2133 Wasa, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

The cherry blossoms are made up of two giant trees that are 400 years old and are designated as a natural monument by the prefecture. Another name is Koyomizakura. The sight of the cherry blossoms moving into the rice paddies is so beautiful that it has been selected as one of the 33 best cherry blossoms in Hida-Mino. The cherry blossoms are illuminated during the peak viewing season, and the sight of the cherry blossoms emerging in the dark of night and reflected like a mirror on the paddy fields is worth a visit.

8. [About 25 minutes by bus from Kanayama Station] Lake Yasaka

This is a row of cherry blossom trees downstream of Iwaya Dam, known as the water basin of Tokai. The cherry blossoms are lined up for about 400 meters. The scenery reflected on the water surface is particularly spectacular when lit up at night. During the peak viewing season, outdoor stalls are set up and the area becomes very lively.

Address: Iwase, Kanayama-cho, Gero City

Access: 20 minutes by car from Gero Station

Get off at the Gero Bus "Yasaka" stop

Lake Yasaka shore

509-1603 Iwase, Kanayama-cho, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

A quiet lakeside downstream of Iwaya Dam, a water tank in the Tokai region. In spring, a row of cherry blossom trees stretching approximately 400 meters is in full bloom. This Yoshino cherry tree is about 35 years old. One of the famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Gero City. At dusk during the full bloom season, the Yasaka district side is lit up and you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing while relaxing at the stalls. The best time to see them is around early April.

9. [15 minutes walk from JR Hida-Kanayama Station] Cherry Blossom Tree Line in Ofunato

Approximately 30 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees line the Hida River from Ofunato Dam.

The area is lit up at night, so we recommend combining a drive with viewing the cherry blossoms at night.

Address: Ofunato, Kanayama-cho, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

Access: 30 minutes by car from Gero Station

15 minutes walk from JR Kanayama Station

10. [About 15 minutes by car from Gero Station] Hida River Park

At Hida River Park, located on the riverbed of the Hida River, 350 cherry trees are in full bloom. The rows of cherry trees on both sides of the red stone pavement are perfect for photos. We recommend taking a picnic or a walk while admiring the cherry blossoms in the warm spring sunshine.

There are also tennis courts and a soccer field so you can enjoy sports.

Address: 2250-1, Gero, Hagiwara-cho, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

Access: 16 minutes by car from Gero Station

3 minutes walk from Nohi bus "Kutsu Hachiman-mae"

Hida River Park

509-2518 2250-1 Gero, Hagiwara-cho, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

A park with a wide lawn and equipped with play equipment such as slides and seesaws. You can enjoy seasonal flowers in the flower bed in front of the fountain. In spring, 350 cherry trees are in full bloom. Recommended for family walks and picnics. You can also enjoy sports as it is fully equipped with tennis courts and soccer fields.

11. [15 minutes walk from JR Hida-Osaka Station] Jofukuji Temple

The weeping cherry tree that stands majestically next to the bell tower has branches that hang down to the ground, and because of its lustrous beauty it is also known as the "Courtesan Cherry Blossom."

It is a city designated natural monument and is estimated to be 200 years old. The solemn balance between the shrine and the cherry blossoms is also a sight to behold.

Address: Kosakamachi, Kosaka-cho, Gero City

Access: 15 minutes walk from JR Hida-Osaka Station

Jofukuji Temple

509-3104 920 Kosaka-cho, Kosaka-cho, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

Jofukuji is a Jodo Shinshu Otani sect temple located in Osaka-cho, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture. The bell tower and bonsho of Jofuku-ji Temple The construction of Jofuku-ji Temple began in the late Muromachi period, when Samasuke Naotada, the younger brother of Yoshiyori Miki, the lord of the area and the lord of Sakurado Castle, became a monk and opened a temple under the name Shinsho. be done. The weeping cherry tree at Jofukuji Temple whose branches reach the ground is also known as the ``prostitute cherry tree.'' Estimated to be 200 years old, 10m tall, 2.5m in circumference, it was designated as a natural monument by Gero City in 1972, and was selected as one of the 33 best Mino cherry blossoms.

A guide to places to eat while cherry blossom viewing in Gero Onsen town!

In Japan there is a saying that goes "Dumplings are better than flowers," so don't you want to enjoy some delicious food while enjoying cherry blossom viewing?
We will introduce you to an article that compiles information on eating around this area, including the famous "Hida beef" when it comes to delicious foods in Gero, the local gourmet "Keichan," and the innovative sweet "Ontama Soft Serve" which is eaten by mixing in a hot spring egg. Please enjoy the natural beauty and delicious food of Gero together.

13 Must-Try Local Dishes When Visiting Gero Onsen - From Classic Dishes to Unique Sweets
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Hida / Takayama / Gero

If you want to soothe your travel fatigue, head to Gero Onsen Suimeikan

In this article, we have provided information about cherry blossoms in Gero City. Gero City is a land rich in nature, and one of its charms is that you can enjoy the different faces of the seasons. If you are tired from cherry blossom viewing or sightseeing, you can relax and heal your body in a hot spring.

Suimeikan is located just a 3-minute walk from Gero Station, and is also very close to Shirasagi Park and the hot spring town. You can enjoy cherry blossoms on the premises. It is a popular lodging facility for its hot spring water quality, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy both cherry blossoms and hot springs.

In addition to overnight stays, we also offer a number of plans that allow you to use the facility for day trips including bathing and lunch.

We welcome our guests with the utmost hospitality, respecting Japanese culture.

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[Gero Onsen Suimeikan] Just 1.5 hours from Nagoya Station! Enjoy one of Japan's three most famous hot springs and delicious Hida cuisine at this long-established inn!
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Hida / Takayama / Gero

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