Exclusive Autumn Night Tour in Gero Onsen Gassho Village
A special tour will be held to fully enjoy an autumn evening in Gero Onsen! This premium plan is full of attractions, including a private experience at Gassho Village, the traditional "fire fishing" in the clear waters of the Maze River, a Wagyu beef dinner, Japanese sake, and a geisha experience. Why not experience a luxurious evening to fully enjoy Japanese culture and nature?
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Limited to October 2025! A premium night tour to enjoy Gero Onsen Gassho Village and Maze "Hiburi Fishing" in a private setting
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Table of Contents
- Tour Courses and Attractions
- Experience the unique cuisine and traditional culture of Gero City
- Tour overview and timetable
- A premium tour to enjoy Gero Onsen at night! Contact us now!
About 1 hour and 40 minutes direct from Nagoya Station! What is Gero Onsen, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs?
Gero Onsen, about an hour and 40 minutes away from Nagoya Station on the "Hida Limited Express," has a history of over 1,000 years and is one of Japan's three most famous hot springs, along with Arima Onsen and Kusatsu Onsen. The hot spring town is attractive for its hot spring waters that are gentle on the skin, its traditional townscape, and the local cuisine, allowing you to experience the beauty of Japanese culture and nature.
A special autumn trip to Gero Onsen | Gassho Village and fire-fishing
This time, we will introduce a premium tour that will create unforgettable memories in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, where Japan's beautiful nature and traditional culture live on. In particular, the "fire fishing" that can only be experienced for a limited period in early autumn, and the chartered tour of the fantastically lit up "Gero Onsen Gassho Village" will allow you to fully experience the deep charm of Japan.
Tour Courses and Attractions
Extraordinary luxury in a private setting: Special nighttime illumination at Gero Onsen Gassho Village
*Photo courtesy of Gero Onsen Gassho Village
The first place you'll visit is Gero Onsen Gassho Village, where a row of Gassho-style houses are lined up that were relocated from places such as the World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go. Unlike regular tours, this premium tour allows you to rent out Gassho Village after closing time and stroll through a specially lit-up, fantastical space.
Gassho Village has a completely different atmosphere from daytime, and is enveloped in silence and beauty as if time has stopped.
Here, at the Shirasagiza Theatre, we have set aside time for you to watch a geisha performance and also to experience an actual performance.
In addition to being able to appreciate the traditional Japanese architectural style of Gassho-style architecture up close, such as the Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property "Oto Family Residence," you can also enjoy light meals such as mitarashi dango and sake tasting. Why not spend a special moment surrounded by the warm light of the historic building while experiencing the good old culture of Japan?
Gero Onsen Gassho Village
2369 Mori, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture 509-2202
Gero Onsen Gassho Village is a recreated traditional village featuring 10 gassho-style houses relocated from places such as Shirakawa-go. The site offers a glimpse into Japan's nostalgic countryside and showcases the traditional lifestyle and seasonal beauty of the Hida region.
You can also enjoy hands-on activities such as:
・Washi paper painting
・Pottery painting
・Ceramic crafting experience
Experience a traditional dance in the pure stream where Japan's best sweetfish live: Special viewing of the Maze River "Hiburi Fishing"
*Image provided by Mars Photo Studio
After Gero Onsen Gassho Village, we will move to the clear waters of Maze River and watch the highlight of this tour, "Hiburi fishing". Maze River is known as the place where "Japan's best sweetfish" live because of its pure water quality.
Hiburi fishing is a traditional Japanese fishing method carried out on early autumn nights, taking advantage of the tendency of "ochi-ayu" (sweetfish) to swim downstream to spawn. Fishermen set nets in the river and scare the sweetfish with bonfires and torches from both upstream and downstream, driving them into the nets. It is a truly mystical sight. The fishermen's "Ho-ho" calls echoing through the mountain gorge and the glow on the water's surface created by the flickering flames captivate visitors, who can witness a spectacular performance that combines Japanese nature and culture.
*Photos of the fire fishing provided by Mars Photo Studio
This premium tour allows you to enjoy this mystical fishing experience in a special, private setting. The flickering flames reflected on the surface of the river on a quiet night will help you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and leave a deep impression on your heart.
Experience the unique cuisine and traditional culture of Gero City
A luxurious dinner featuring all kinds of Hida beef
*Fishing images provided by Mars Photo Studio
After arriving at Maze, you can enjoy a luxurious Hida beef dinner accompanied by commentary from your guide. A menu example includes a variety of dishes that use Hida beef generously, such as a platter of six kinds of local vegetables, Hida beef hamburger steak stewed in tomato sauce, Hida beef shabu-shabu, Hida beef nigiri sushi, and Hida beef steak. You can also enjoy dishes that make use of local seasonal ingredients, such as Maze natural sweetfish tempura and Maze sweetfish and mitsuba spring rolls. Relax after your journey and enjoy the delicious Japanese cuisine to your heart's content.
Experience the glamour of the traditional performing art "Geigi"
*Photo courtesy of Gero Onsen Gassho Village
Gero Onsen has long been home to geisha, professionals who entertain guests and liven up the atmosphere. Encountering a geisha dressed in gorgeous traditional Japanese attire, who warms the hearts of guests with their smiles and conversation, will give you a sense of the profound depths of traditional Japanese culture.
Experience the charm of Hida through sake tasting
You can also enjoy sake tasting while visiting Gero Onsen Gassho Village and watching the fire buri fishing. Enjoy the rich flavors nurtured by the Japanese climate while sipping carefully selected sake.
Tour overview and timetable
Tour Overview
◆Dates and times: October 1st (Wed), 7th (Tue), 9th (Thu), and 14th (Tue), 2025
◆Minimum number of participants: 4 people
◆Price: 50,000 yen per person (same price for adults and children)
*Please note that this offer is only available to guests staying at hotels within Gero City.
Timetable
17:00 Meet at the hotel lobby
17:05 Arrive at Gero-Onsen Gassho-mura . Visit the "Oto House," a nationally designated important cultural property, and enjoy Japanese sake and light meals.
Geisha performance and experience, commemorative photo
18:15 Leave Gero Onsen Gassho Village and move to Maze
18:45 Arrive at Maze. Guided commentary and Hida beef dinner. Watch the fire fishing in a special reserved seat and enjoy sake tasting.
20:30 Departure from Maze
21:00 Arrive at hotel and disband
A premium tour to enjoy Gero Onsen at night! Contact us now!
If you are visiting Japan in October, be sure to visit Gero Onsen in Gifu Prefecture. A special evening woven with Japanese tradition and nature awaits you. Why not create unforgettable memories of your stay in Japan with this luxurious experience?
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Tour enquiries
[Contact information] JTB Gifu Branch
Address: 2nd floor, Daido Life Hirose Building, 6-16 Yoshino-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, 500-8844
Email: s_sato724@jtb.com
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We are a startup that rediscovers tourism resources rooted in local culture, nature, and lifestyles, and reconstructs them into experiential value through the power of technology and design. Working in collaboration with local governments, private sector, and residents, we produce systems that generate new economies and circulation in local areas.
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