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Gero Onsen Museum
A museum that introduces the charm of hot springs from both scientific and cultural perspectives.
This rare museum, dedicated to hot springs, explores the topic from both scientific and cultural angles. The building, made from local wood, sits on a hill and has a distinctive exterior reminiscent of a traditional white-walled storehouse, blending perfectly with the atmosphere of Gero’s hot spring town.
In the "Science of Hot Springs" section, visitors can learn about the mechanisms behind how hot springs emerge, as well as the varying mineral compositions and health benefits of different springs. Beautiful mineral formations created by hot springs are also on display. The "Culture of Hot Springs" section showcases historical artifacts that deepen understanding of Japan’s hot spring culture, which has evolved over centuries. There’s also a section dedicated to the history and characteristics of Gero Onsen.
The museum features a foot bath and a walking bath that use Gero's hot spring water, both of which can be enjoyed with just the museum admission fee. The foot bath has different temperatures depending on the spot, while the walking bath, with stones that massage your feet, offers a refreshing break during your visit. The museum shop also sells unique souvenirs, such as a "hot spring notebook" where you can record details of the hot springs you’ve visited, and magnets shaped like hot spring buns.
Highlights
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A museum dedicated to hot springs, located in Gero Onsen.
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Explores hot springs from both scientific and cultural perspectives.
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Offers a variety of hot spring-related goods for sale.
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Features foot baths and walking baths inside the museum.
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Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Re-entry is not allowed.
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Are there any smoking areas?
There is outdoors smoking area.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 下呂発温泉博物館
- Postal Code
- 509-2207
- Address
- 543-2 Yunoshima, Gero City, Gifu
- Telephone
- 0576-25-3400
- Closed
- Thursdays (if Thursday is a national holiday, the museum will be open on Thursday and closed the following day)
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
- Admission
- Adults 400yen, Children 200yen
- Access
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(1)About 14 minutes walk from JR Takayama Main Line’s Gero Station.
(2)About 60 minutes by car from Nakatsugawa IC of Chuo Expressway. - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
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