Experience Gassho-style architecture and hot springs! Immerse yourself in history and warmth at the Gassho-no-ashiyu footbath in Gero Onsen

Located near the entrance to Gero Onsen Gassho Village, Gassho Footbath is a quiet footbath spot surrounded by traditional Hida houses. Surrounded by quaint scenery and abundant nature, it's the perfect place to rest your feet in between sightseeing.

name:Gassho Footbath
address:2369 Mori, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture (within the Gero Onsen Gassho Village grounds)
Opening hours:8:30-17:00 (same as Gassho Village opening hours)
Regular holiday:Open every day (same as Gassho Village's closing days)
Bathing fee:Free (only for Gassho Village visitors)
parking:Available (Gassho Village Parking: Paid)
Google Maps:Open Map
Official website:https://www.city.gero.lg.jp/kankou/1825.htm

Access information

  • Approximately 20 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by taxi from JR Gero Station
  • Approximately 50 minutes from Nakatsugawa IC on the Chuo Expressway via National Route 257

Characteristics of Gassho Footbath

Located within the grounds of Gero Onsen Gassho Village, where rows of Gassho-style houses stand, this footbath is a space immersed in a traditional Japanese atmosphere. The surrounding area is filled with nature throughout the seasons, and visitors can enjoy the scenery of cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall.

Equipped with a stone bathtub and wooden benches, it has a clean and relaxing atmosphere, making it the perfect place to take a break during your sightseeing. We recommend visiting it in conjunction with the Gassho Village exhibition.

Important points to remember when using this service

  • An admission ticket to Gassho Village is required.
  • We recommend bringing your own towels; they are not for sale.
  • There is no roof to provide shade, so be careful of the weather.

Nearby Attractions

  • Gero Onsen Gassho Village:A tourist facility with a foot bath where you can experience the culture and history of Hida.
  • Onsenji Temple:About a 10-minute walk away, this quiet ancient temple tells the story of the origins of Gero Onsen.
  • Gero Onsen Shrine:It's about a 15-minute walk away and is said to bring good fortune in terms of both money and health.

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