Gero Onsen
Gero Gifu, Japan
- Location
- Gero Gifu, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 82 °C
- pH
- 9.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Bicarbonate de sodiumSiliceCalcium
Gero Onsen, located in Gero, Gifu, Japan, is one of the three most famous onsen in Japan. The water type of Gero Onsen is bicarbonate, although the exact temperature of the spring is currently unknown. As a popular onsen destination, Gero Onsen offers various bathing facilities, including traditional inns, and is part of the approximately 3,000 onsen establishments in Japan that use naturally hot water from geothermally heated springs.
Insider tip — Combine Gero with a day in Takayama (30 min) - the most beautiful historic village in Japan - with an extraordinary autumn festival.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 82 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.