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Gero Onsen

Gero Onsen

下呂温泉

Gero Onsen is a hot spring town in Gero City, in the mountains of central Gifu. Its waters were praised by the Zen monk Banri Shuku in the 15th century and later by the scholar Hayashi Razan, which made Gero famous. The town has a district of hot spring inns, foot baths, souvenir shops and restaurants. Many visitors enjoy the free foot baths around town.

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Visitor information

Admission

Free foot baths are found around the town.

Getting there

Gero is about two hours by train from Nagoya Station, so it is possible as a day trip.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • The town's main area has hot spring inns, foot baths, souvenir shops and restaurants.
  • Osaka Falls is about a 30-minute drive from central Gero.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • Free foot baths are found around the town, so you can enjoy the hot spring water without entering a communal bath.
  • At most public hot springs in Japan people bathe naked, in baths separated by gender, and swimwear is usually not allowed. If you prefer privacy, look for a private bath (kashikiri-buro), an in-room bath or a foot bath.
  • Wash your body at the shower area before entering the bath. Many visitors who want to stay covered choose a foot bath instead.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Gifu and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Gifu

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:42
  2. Sunrise06:18
  3. Dhuhr11:39
  4. Asr14:33
  5. Maghrib16:55
  6. Isha18:21

Times are calculated for Gifu City. Times may differ elsewhere in Gifu.

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Places to pray near Gero Onsen

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Gero Onsen

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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): mlit.go.jp