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You can even walk around and enjoy a bath!? Improve your health and learn at the Yakushi Footbath at Gero Onsen Museum
Yakushi Footbath is located at the foot of Onsenji Temple and is a footbath with a charming, calming atmosphere. It is within walking distance of the center of Gero Onsen town and is popular as the perfect spot for those who want to relax in a quiet environment.
However, this foot bath is located on the grounds of the Gero Onsen Museum, and can be used by entering the museum. We recommend taking a break in the foot bath after enjoying the museum exhibits.
name:Yakushi Footbath
address:543-2 Yunoshima, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture (inside Gero Onsen Museum)
telephone number:0576-25-3400 (Gero Onsen Museum)
Opening hours:9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Regular holiday:Thursdays (or the following day if it is a public holiday)
Bathing fee:Included in museum admission fee (400 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students)
parking:Available (free, approximately 20 spaces)
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Official website:https://www.city.gero.lg.jp/site/hakubutsukan/
address:543-2 Yunoshima, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture (inside Gero Onsen Museum)
telephone number:0576-25-3400 (Gero Onsen Museum)
Opening hours:9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Regular holiday:Thursdays (or the following day if it is a public holiday)
Bathing fee:Included in museum admission fee (400 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students)
parking:Available (free, approximately 20 spaces)
Google Maps:Open Map
Official website:https://www.city.gero.lg.jp/site/hakubutsukan/
Access information
From the main road
- Chuo Expressway / Approx. 52km from Nakatsugawa IC via National Routes 257 and 41
- Tokai-Kanjo Expressway / Approximately 35km from Tomikaseki IC via Prefectural Route 58 and National Route 41
Detailed route
- Turn left at the three-way intersection about 1.2 km from the Obiunbashi intersection on National Route 41 → Turn left at the fourth traffic light (Gero Ohashi Bridge) → Turn right at the first intersection and go about 200 m
public transport
- From JR Nagoya Station, take the Takayama Main Line to Gero Station (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes)
- From JR Osaka Station, take the Takayama Main Line to Gero Station (approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes)
- Approximately 10 minutes walk from Gero Station
Characteristics of Yakushi Footbath
Yakushi Footbath is a quiet footbath located in the courtyard of the Gero Onsen Museum, a healing space that brings peace to visitors. Located in a corner of the garden surrounded by trees, it is the perfect location to spend some time relaxing between museum visits.
There are benches around the footbath, so you can relax and reflect on the knowledge you gained from the exhibits. Depending on the weather, you can also use the covered rest area, so you can enjoy the footbath comfortably even on rainy days.
Important points to remember when using this service
- Admission to the Gero Onsen Museum is required to use this facility.
- Towels must be brought with you; they are not available for rent or sale.
- The surrounding area is quiet, so please refrain from talking loudly.
- Please note the opening hours and closing days as this is an in-house facility.
Nearby Attractions
- Onsenji Temple:About a 7-minute walk from the guardian temple of Gero Onsen.
- Gero Onsen Gassho Village:About 5 minutes by car. Experience Hida culture and traditional houses.
- Fountain Pond:About a 10-minute walk away is a free mixed-gender footbath by the river.