[1 hour and a half 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 bloss...

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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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Gero Onsen, which is famous as one of Japan's top three hot springs, welcomes many tourists throughout the year as a tourist destination, but if you take the time to visit in spring, you should enjoy the hot springs and cherry blossoms at the same time! Please enjoy the beauty of spring in Japan at Gero Onsen!

Click here for an article summarizing Gero Onsen.

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

This is a row of cherry blossom trees along the Suimeikan parking lot, behind Gero Station, the gateway to Gero Onsen. It is an elegant road lined with red lanterns. It is also a popular walking path for Suimeikan guests in the morning and at night.

Address: Koda, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

Access: 1 minute walk from Gero Station

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

If you want to easily enjoy cherry blossoms in the hot spring town of Gero, this is the place! It is a row of cherry blossom trees along the river, a 3-minute walk from the station. How about taking a walk while looking at the cherry blossoms?

Not only can you see it during the day, but we also recommend lighting it up at night.

Address: Koda, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

Access: 3 minutes walk from Gero Station

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. There are cherry blossoms lining the stone stairs, so you can be healed by the cherry blossoms as you head towards the hot spring temple. This is a spot where you can feel the spring while strolling around the hot spring town.

It is also famous for its autumn leaves, and is usually lit up during the peak viewing period.

Address: 680 Yunoshima, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

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

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

At the end of the walk through Gero Onsen Town, you can see rows of weeping cherry blossom trees at Ujo Park. It is said that the cherry blossoms bloom until the latest in Gero Onsen Town.

Address: Mori, Gero City

Access: Approximately 20 minutes walk from Gero Station

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

The weeping cherry tree that stands halfway up the embankment and blooms majestically, covering all the people passing by, is the representative weeping cherry tree of Gero City. There are sister cherry blossoms in the nearby Moriyama Shrine, Eiyoji Temple, and Kenseiji Temple, so you can easily enjoy a weeping cherry blossom tour.

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

Access: 22 minutes by car from Gero Station

20 minutes walk from Nohi bus "Shimomiyata" stop

20 minutes walk from Gero Bus “Shimizu no Yu” stop

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

This weeping cherry tree, which is in full bloom covering the shrine's torii gate, is said to be over 100 years old. It is the sister cherry tree of Iwataro cherry tree.

Minami Hida Tourism Health Center and Shimizu-no-Yu are close by, so we recommend that you enjoy sightseeing in Gero by combining it with a health experience or a hot spring.

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

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] Naeshiro cherry blossoms

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

When the trees are in full bloom, they are lit up at night and the reflection on the rice fields is very beautiful. Every year, many visitors come from all over the country to see the cherry blossoms, and it has been selected as one of the 33 best cherry blossoms in Hida-Mino.

Address: Wasa, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

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

30 minutes walk from JR Yaishi Station

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

This is a row of cherry blossom trees downstream of Iwaya Dam, which is called the water bottle of the Tokai region. Cherry blossoms are lined up for about 400 meters. The scenery reflected on the water surface is especially spectacular when it's lit up. During the peak viewing season, stalls will be set up and the scenery will be lively.

Address: Iwase, Kanayama-cho, Gero City

Access: 20 minutes by car from Gero Station

Immediately get off at the Gero Bus "Yasaka" stop

9. [15 minutes walk from JR Hida Kanayama Station] Cherry blossom trees in Ofunato

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

It's also lit up at night, so we recommend taking a drive to see the cherry blossoms at night.

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

Access: Approximately 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 blossom trees on both sides of the red stone pavement make for a great photo opportunity. Recommended for 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 “Kuzu Hachiman-mae” stop

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

The majestic weeping cherry tree that stands next to the bell tower has branches that reach the ground and is also known as the ``prostitute cherry tree'' due to its lustrous appearance.

It is a city-designated natural monument and is estimated to be 200 years old. The solemn balance of temples and shrines and cherry blossoms is also something to behold.

Address: Kosaka-cho, Kosaka-cho, Gero City

Access: 15 minutes walk from JR “Hida-Osaka Station”

If you want to heal the fatigue of your trip, come 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 attractions is that you can enjoy the changing scenery of each season.

Soothe your tired body from cherry blossom viewing and sightseeing in the hot springs.

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 also enjoy cherry blossoms on the premises. This inn is popular for its hot spring quality, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy the combination of cherry blossoms and hot springs.

We have many plans that allow you to stay overnight, as well as day trips for bathing and lunch.

We welcome our guests with heartfelt hospitality that values ​​Japanese culture.

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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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