Beautiful old houses and a reconstruction of the city as it once was set a charming scene. Visitors can explore a working carpentry shop alongside demonstrations of other traditional crafts. The area also features a museum and a small onsen offering a delightful foot bath. Here, you have the opportunity to collect a six-part stamp by following the entire circuit through the city exhibition, which even takes you up to a slide. From there, you can either slide back down for 100 yen or choose to descend on foot.

Absolutely breathtaking views. The garden is small, but everything is decorated in much detail. The fishpond under the sunlight is particularly beautiful! Hopefully I can come back in the fall to see the autumn leaves!

A very beautiful place. The location is small, but if you were staying at a nearby hotel, it's worth a visit. I think this should be considered an alternative to Sirakawa-go. There's an onsen for your feet on the premises.

Icon of Shirakawago but moved here when the government was building a dam and the huts were in danger of being flooded. Huts are well-preserved with many interesting exhibits in the houses. Worth the 20 min climb from the train station or you can take the 100 yen bus. Quite a big place to explore so plan for at least an hour here.

Nice place to go to when sightseeing with friends and family. Entrance fee is 800 yen but you can get a 10% discount by claiming the free discount vouchers at the tourist information center outside the train station. There is an onsen/bath house inside the village, 2~3 restaurants, and a loooong slide that you can get on for 100 yen. ☆ You must also try the footbath to relax your feet after walking the whole day! (It's found inside the village) 🚌 You can get on a bus from station to gassho village for 100 yen (buses run hourly)

Tranquil and scenic area full of history. Beautiful plantations and the wind chime structure was exceptionally stunning. The restros offered nice local food. On the top of the hill there's the long slide good for both kids and kidults.

It's quite a hike(up hill) if you choose to walk. Nothing much here, but just to absorb the traditional farming life. The slide was fun though... But it's another 7mins steep hike up...

Nice temple overseeing the village that's known for the Possibly one of the best hot spring in Japan. It seems that they have over-marketed this place & now it feels like a theme park rather than anything authentic. IMHO Still the view is stunning.

Onsenji Temple sits gracefully on a peaceful hill, offering beautiful views and a sense of calm and serenity.

Beautiful place in autumn. 02-12-2024

Do you want to climb 172 steps to enlightenment? Once you reach the top, take some time out to enjoy the scenery, pray to the goddess of mercy and head back down to town for more adventures.

Fun temple to pray. I got my shrine stamp for 300 yen and got a great view of the city. Great way to start my trip to the area.

Smaller than I initially expected, but it'd really peaceful and has a beautiful view of Gero Onsen

A simple shrine with lovely grounds and a view of Gero Onsen Town. I was here on 3 Dec.

Even in the summer there are not very many tourists so you really get to escape the crowds of Kyoto and Tokyo and experience nature to its fullest. The waterfalls are breathtaking. Apparently there are 200 plus waterfalls in the area. There are tour guides that can take you up the waterfalls, and I heard there are snow shoeing tours to frozen water falls in the winter. They do lots of other tours that include tea making during the hike, or hiking up to a ryokan and relaxing in an Onsen. I want to come back and try it all! The tour guide gave us a recommendation on where to swim in the river, so I’ll upload a picture of that too. The people of hida Osaka are incredibly hospitable and kind.

Nice hidden gem. You can't miss it especially if you're travelling by car.

American tourist looking for a nice nature day hike and a guide to help us navigate the area. Highly recommend to add a guided tour to your itinerary as a lot of the history of the area would have been lost to a casual visitor. Our tour guide was Reiko and she was extremely nice, insightful and conducted the tour in English. Overall very satisfied and recommend !

(Translated by Google) We parked our car at Gantate Park and walked around the walking path, which took about 20-30 minutes! Even elementary school-aged children could easily walk around with us! There were some steep stairs along the way, but they were well maintained so it was easy to walk overall. There seems to be another walking path, but it takes quite a while. (Original) 巌立公園に車を停めて1周20～30分ぐらいの散策路を周りました！小学生の子供でも気軽に一緒に周れました！途中急な階段などありますが整備されてるので全体的に歩きやすかったです。 もう1つ散策路があるみたいですがそちらは結構時間かかるみたいです。

(Translated by Google) After parking at Gandate Park, there was a 30-minute walk (approximately 1 km) to Mitsutaki Falls and a 3-hour walk (4 km) to Karatani Falls. On the way, near the signpost 800 m before Karatani Falls, there was a staircase leading down to the river. I went down there and waded my feet into the water! It was cold and refreshing, and it instantly cooled my body. I was burning up every day in the scorching heat, so it was very soothing. I wonder if the negative ions had something to do with it? A great summer memory. (Original) がんだて公園に車を停めて、三ツ滝までの徒歩30分コース（約1キロ）とからたに滝までの3時間コース（4キロ）あり 途中、からたた滝の手前800mの案内付近に川辺に降りられる階段があり、そこから降りて足だけ川に入りました！ つめたーくて、ひんやりしていて一気に体が冷えます。 毎日酷暑でほてっていたので、とても癒されました。 マイナスイオン効果もあるのかな 夏の良い思い出。

(Translated by Google) I walked this trail with my dog ​​in early October 2025, just before the leaves began to change color. The entrance fee was 300 yen, which, to be honest, was almost too cheap. It was a little rainy, but the path was very easy and enjoyable. There were a few other tourists, but the winding trail meant we rarely encountered them, and the sound of the water was so loud we couldn't even hear each other. It was a very quiet and relaxing walk. If you're planning to photograph the waterfalls with a drone, be careful of branches and narrow spaces. There are very few places where you can "safely" take off, but there are some flat stones around the covered bench near the first waterfall, which makes it possible. Note to those planning to take the shorter trail: The second half of the trail is on a paved road, but there aren't many views. My dog ​​and I followed the advice of a couple we met along the way and retraced our steps. This allowed us to enjoy the waterfalls, river, and beautiful scenery once again. Since there weren't many people around, we walked in the opposite direction without disturbing others, and we had a wonderful time. (Original) 2025年10月の初め、紅葉が始まる少し前に犬と一緒にこの遊歩道を散歩しました。入場料は300円で、正直言って安すぎるくらいです。少し雨が降っていましたが、道はとても歩きやすくて楽しかったです。何人か他の観光客もいましたが、コースが曲がりくねっているおかげでほとんど会うことはなく、水の音が大きいのでお互いの声も聞こえませんでした。とても静かで心が落ち着く散歩でした。 滝をドローンで撮影したい人は、枝や狭い場所に気をつけた方がいいです。「安全に」離陸できる場所はほとんどありませんが、最初の滝の近くにある屋根付きベンチの周りには、平らな石がいくつかあり、そこからなら可能です。 短いコースを歩く予定の方へ：後半は舗装された道路を歩くことになりますが、景色はあまりありません。私と犬は途中で出会ったご夫婦のアドバイスを聞いて、同じ道を引き返しました。そのおかげで滝や川、美しい景色をもう一度楽しむことができました。訪れる人が少なかったので、逆方向に歩いても他の人の邪魔にならず、とても良い時間を過ごせました。

(Translated by Google) After climbing Mt. Norikura and descending, I decided to take a stroll somewhere on my last day before heading back down, so I headed to this waterfall tour from Takayama Nohi Bus Center. I chose a slightly longer route and was able to enjoy the negative ions at the waterfall. It's also a bear-watch area, so you should be careful and bring a bell with you when you go. (Original) 乗鞍岳に登って下山後最終日に買える前にどこか散策しようと高山濃飛バスセンターからこの滝巡りに行ってきました。 少し長距離コースを選び滝にマイナスイオンを満喫出来ました。 あと一応熊注意場所ですので行くときは鈴など持って気をつけて行くべきです。

Informative but mainly in japanese(little English available). There was a collection of a student's lab experiments with onsen water, that was quite cool

A nice museum where you can learn about the history of onsens, as well as the types of onsens and their various properties. They're all in Japanese, though, and as a non-native we required the assistance of google translate all the way through. It's worth visiting if you're into history and want to learn more about it. There is also a hot-cold foot onsen outside which you can use, it's probably the only cold foot onsen in town as well.

A small but lovely museum with a foot bath where you can relax after exploring the area. It’s definitely worth the 400 yen entrance fee.

We didn't visit the museum. We just stop to enjoy one of the many open-air foot hot baths that was just in front of the museum. Water was very hot. Do be careful and not plunge your feet inside.

The museum would have been better appreciated by non-Japanese tourists if there was English translations for the descriptions/captions.

I good place where you can see beautiful Sakura trees and flowers on the entrance. There is a free hot spring pool for your feet just cross the street, and for free, you can enjoy the feet hot spring there.

Small yet detailed “Onsen” (hot spring) museum in the heart of a famous Onsen town (Gero). Friendy staff with enough English ability to make you feel welcome, but technical information is limited to Japanese. Some stuffed animals could interest young children for a few minutes but other than that not really a place kids would feel entertained.

The shrine is right in the middle of shopping square. We walk passed twice by not certain about the shrine or just shopping area. The landmark would be 3 meters Torii and sign in Japanese. The shrine is lovely and cute, with foot spa (foot osen) in front of the shrine.

A really, really small shrine. You could easily miss it.

Nice view

(Translated by Google) The Sarubo Shichifuku Shrine (さるぼぼしちふくじんじゃ) is located next to the Gero Onsen Shrine, and can be entered from the Shirasagi Yokocho (しらさぎよこちょう). The ape babies here are all designed to look like the seven gods of good fortune, which is very interesting. There are shops and amusement facilities inside the shrine, which feels a bit like an amusement park rather than a religious place. There is a free footbath inside the shrine. If you want to soak, remember to bring your own towel to wipe your feet. (Original) 猿寶寶七福神社（さるぼぼしちふくじんじゃ）位於下呂溫泉神社旁邊，由白鷺橫丁（しらさぎよこちょう）進入便是。 這裏的猿寶寶都設計成七福神的模樣，狀甚有趣。神社內有商店和遊樂設施，感覺有點像遊樂場，不似是宗教場所。 神社內有一個免費足湯，如果想浸的話，記得自備毛巾抹腳。

(Translated by Google) There is also a foot bath in the small grounds, so if you have time you can relax there. Why not stop by while strolling around the hot spring town? (Original) こぢんまりとした境内には足湯もあり時間があればゆったり過ごせると思います。温泉街の散策がてら訪ねてみてください。

(Translated by Google) The Sarubobo were so cute! The souvenir shop had a wide selection of items ♡! (Original) さるぼぼかわいかったです！ お土産屋さんの品揃えも豊富でした♡！

(Translated by Google) When you think of the Hida region, you think of Sarubobo. This shrine is home to many Sarubobo statues. It's located inside a souvenir shop. Please note that this is a cash-only shop! (Original) 飛騨地方といえばさるぼぼ。 さるぼぼがたくさん祀られてる神社です お土産屋の中にあります。 なおここは、現金のみのお店です！

We've been here in late september 2017. The vegetaton in the higher altitudes were already turning into red. We parked our car in the parking lot of the cable car. Then we took to it to the base point of the climb. Th climb is not that easy and you need to be in a relatively good shape. Alternatively, you can just climb it very slowly :-). As for safety, the trail is safe with no obvious obstacles. After 1-1.5 hours of climb you'll reach a resting point. From here the view starts to be amazig. From the resting point to the mountain top is about 1 hour or less. Just before the mountain top (which was closed and you could only see it from the first pond) there is a hut. The first pond was not that beutiful. Looked like a muddy construction site. Unfortunatley for us, we started the climb around noon so we did not have sufficient time to see the other ponds. Make sure to start the climb around 8AM so you'll sufficient time for the entire journey, as the cable car closes around 4PM. The scenery is amazig once you leave the forest. Absolutley recommended.

I pray for the souls of the people who died by the eruption. Mountain climbing is prohibited as of January 2019. Since there is no forest from the hilly side, the view while climbing is good, but summer it is hot in the sunlight. My recommendation is the snowfall period. In the morning, you can climb the large slope of tight snow freely. It is an independent peak and there are no forests, so there is no place to avoid avoiding blowing in the wind. I want to climb the sunny and calm day. If you climb up from Ropeway Top station you can go and back in one day. More preferably, if you wear skiing, or if you climb taking it, When descending the mountain you can skiing freely on a wonderful large slope. It is a very long course of about 3 km to the top of the station and more than 4 km in total to the foot station. It is unthinkable to walk down this course during the snowfall period. Skiing climbing is the best.

Sacred mountain. Little bit scary because it is active volcano, But hicking was really great experience. Different. Just being there above 8th station, that feeling I will remember all my life. On 2014. there was eruption where 35 people died, we climbed on 3rd anniversary without knowing that. Must be there around 8AM if want to hike in the mountain, to see the lakes. Can't get to the top,it is closed,but can go till 2nd lake, just little bit under. Fir climb it is open trail from the ropeway only. Other trails are closed. Ropeway is working from 8-16:30 so must take care about timing. There are not so many people what is good, because it is really the place where should clean the mind. Quiet, calm, wind, smoke from vulcano, many shrines, statues, offerings on the way. Will go again. View is great, it is around 3000m -9000ft, breathtaking. Lakes are really beautiful. 2nd lake had shrunk little bit,it was in september. End of september, it was really fresh in the morning and evening. It was just a start of autumn colors. I went there one more time around 10th october and it was beautiful autumn time.There are few huts there on the trail, 8th and 9th station huts were working, could order tea,buy water, snacks. But should prepare everything before because of timing. Down at the ropeway can buy everything. In the ropeway building, next to the ticket place there is paper where you should write name,mobile phone,route- if you do that you will get free coffee( it is good one, drink on a way up while climbing on a rope way) Dont forget waterfall! It is really amazing.

It’s a super nice mountain for hiking!!!

Nice. Place

Very nice

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(Translated by Google) This shrine is dedicated to frogs, as the name Gerogero means "gerogero." There are frogs everywhere, which is very cute. You can collect your goshuin (stamp) by putting money in. Fortune-telling slips are also available. There is no parking lot, so please use the municipal parking lot. Next door is a Gero pudding shop. If you love frogs, this is a must-visit (Original) ゲロゲロということでカエルを祀ってる神社です。 至るところにカエルがあってかわいいです。 御朱印は、お金を入れてセルフピックアップ方式です。 おみくじもあります。 駐車場はありませんので市営駐車場を使ってください。 隣は下呂プリンのお店です。 カエル好きの方は絶対行ってみてください

(Translated by Google) It's interesting that when you put your offering in, you hear a voice telling you about the blessings you will receive. It's located in Gero Onsen, so it's easy to find, and it's a fun, unique shrine that's perfect for Instagram. (Original) お賽銭をいれるとご利益の音声が流れて面白い。下呂温泉の中にあり分かりやすいスポットで、インスタ映えの珍しい神社で楽しい。

(Translated by Google) Everything is a frog! Lol I visited during the day and at night! At night, the frog lanterns glow green, making them even cuter! Lol (Original) 全部が🐸カエル！笑 昼も夜もお参りしました！ 夜はカエルの灯篭がグリーンに光ってて、可愛さ増し増し！笑

(Translated by Google) I discovered it while walking around the hot spring town of Gero and stopped by! It is a cute shrine with a frog motif✨ Frog motifs can be found everywhere, including on the lanterns and the water fountain. It is said to be the perfect shrine to stop by during your travels, with the words ``Gero'' (vomit = the cry of a frog) and ``Return safely''. There is also an interesting mechanism that activates when you make an offering! (Original) ゲロの温泉街散策中発見して、立ち寄りました！ カエルをモチーフとした可愛らしい神社です✨ 灯籠や手水舎など、至る所にカエルのモチーフが施されています。 下呂（ゲロ＝カエルの鳴き声）と『無事帰る』をかけており、旅のついでに寄るにはぴったりの神社と言えます。 お賽銭すると作動する、面白い仕掛けもあります！

(Translated by Google) I went there in February 2024. I found this shrine next to the Gero Pudding Shop while walking around Gero Onsen Town, and it's a really unique shrine. When you put your offering in, a message of prophecy comes out of the offering box. There are various patterns, such as a female voice or a male voice. There were a lot of people that day, and people came one after another to put their offerings in, so I was lucky to hear many messages. It specializes in koma-kaeru (frog-like lion dogs) instead of lion-dogs, a torii gate with a frog mark, and frogs. Please go and check it out. It's fun. (Original) 2024年2月に行きました。下呂温泉街散策で下呂プリン屋さんのお隣で見つけましたがめちゃくちゃユニークな神社で面白いです。 お賽銭入れると賽銭箱からお告げの言葉が流れるんです。女性の声だったり男性の方だったり内容もいろいろパターンがあるようです。 この日は人出多くてお賽銭入れる人が次々と来られていっぱいお告げ聞けてラッキーでした。 狛犬じゃなくて狛蛙にカエルマークの鳥居とカエルに特化しています。ぜひ一度行ってみてくださいね。楽しいですよ。

(Translated by Google) The shrine's name comes from the sound of frogs croaking, "Kaero," hence its nickname, Frog Shrine. The shrine is filled with adorable frog-shaped ornaments. (Original) 神社之名來自青蛙鳴叫聲「かえる（Kaero）」，故又稱為青蛙神社。神社內放著大量青蛙造型的擺設，非常可愛。

(Translated by Google) This shrine is located within the grounds of Gero Onsen Gassho Village. To get here, you have to go through something like an underground passage. It is located in a place that is often overlooked. Gero → Vomit → Frog etc. This is a shrine named after a frog! You can see many stone monuments related to frogs here! It was an interesting place. (Original) 下呂温泉合掌村の敷地内にある神社です。 ここに行くには、地下通路のようなとこを通らないと入れません。 意外と見落としがちな場所に位置しています。 下呂→ゲロ→カエルといった カエルに因んだ神社です！ここではカエル関連の石碑が数多く見受けられます！ 面白い場所でした。

(Translated by Google) I think it's a pretty nice looking station. When I visited, there was an event going on and it was packed with people. It feels like a window to hot springs, but it takes about an hour to drive to Himeshaganoyu (day trip bathing is possible) and the hot spring inn. Let's use a taxi. In that case, I think it would be better to take a taxi from Gero Station, where there are many limited express trains. Note: Nigorikawa Onsen is not within walking distance. If you don't have that kind of hobby, please stop. (Original) かなり見た目がいい駅だと思います。 私が訪れた時はイベントがやっていて、人で溢れていました。 一応、温泉への窓口感出してますが、ひめしゃがの湯（日帰り入浴可能）も温泉旅館も走って1時間はかかります。タクシー使いましょう。となると、本数多い、特急が泊まる下呂駅からタクシー使った方がいいと思いますけどね.... 注）濁河温泉は徒歩圏内じゃないです。そういう趣味のない人はやめときましょう。

(Translated by Google) I used my Seishun 18 Ticket to visit Hida-Osaka, or more specifically, to see the station building in person. The station building looks like a log house, but I had the impression that it looked a little nicer and more dilapidated. This is a station building that looks like something from a textbook: ``This is what station buildings in the mountains should look like!'' I looked for a commemorative stamp, but couldn't find it anywhere. (Original) ここ飛騨小坂、もっと言えば、この駅舎を生で見たいがために青春１８きっぷを行使して訪れた僕だった。ログハウス調の駅舎だが、もうちょっといい感じで朽ちているイメージを勝手に抱いていた。「山間の駅舎はこうでなきゃ！」という教科書のような駅舎だ。記念スタンプを探したがどこにも見当たらなかった。

(Translated by Google) It is the gateway to hot springs, canyons, waterfall tours, etc. It's an unmanned station where you can only get there by car. The area in front of the station is so lonely that you can't believe it's a limited express train station. I came to take pictures of the new limited express HC. (Original) 温泉や峡谷やタ滝めぐりなどの玄関口ですが そこには車でないと行けないのか人居ない無人駅です 駅前は特急停まる駅とは思えないくらい寂しいです。新型特急ＨＣを撮影しにきました

(Translated by Google) There used to be a Nohi bus bound for Nigorikawa Onsen that required reservations by the day before, but now there is also a Nohi bus bound for Kayama via Himeshiyaganoyu, famous for its carbonated springs, which runs partially from Gero Onsen. It ended up being in front of the station. It used to be possible to transfer from Nigorikawa Onsen to Kiso-Fukushima Station, but the walking distance was too long, making it unsuitable for the route bus transfers shown on TV Tokyo. Well, is it possible to go from Gero Station to Nakatsugawa Station via Kashimo? Although it is an unmanned station, the limited express ``Wide View Hida'' makes three stops on both the up and down lines bound for Nagoya and Takayama. (Original) かつては濁河温泉行き前日迄の完全電話予約制の濃飛バスも運行されていたが、今では炭酸泉で有名な湯屋温泉方面ひめしやがの湯経由鹿山行が一部下呂温泉から運行される駅前となってしまった。 濁河温泉から木曽福島駅への乗換えも以前は出来たのだが、テレビ東京で演っている路線バス乗り継ぎの旅には、歩行距離が有り過ぎて不向きになってしまった。 まぁ下呂駅から加子母経由中津川駅なら可能かな？ 無人駅ながら特急「ワイドビューひだ」が名古屋.高山方面上下線共に３本停車する駅。

(Translated by Google) Visited on August 15, 2020. Unmanned station. No ticket machine. I got off the train while waiting for an oncoming train. The station building and platform are connected by an underground passage. I had the opportunity to visit again on August 16th the following year. There is a station note. There is an automatic announcement to notify you of approaching trains. (Original) 2020.8.15訪問。無人駅。券売機なし。対向列車待ちの間に途中下車。駅舎とホームは地下道でつながっている。 翌年8.16に機会があって再訪問。駅ノート置いてあります。列車接近を知らせる自動放送があります。

(Translated by Google) JR Hida-Osaka Station. Although it is now an unmanned station, it is a tourist attraction for Mt. Ontake's trailhead, the entrance to Nigorikawa Onsen, Yuya Onsen, and Shimojima Onsen, the waterfall tour of Kosaka, and Gandatekyo Gorge. The station building has a nice log style. The flow of people has changed with the advent of a motorized society, and the area in front of the station has become quiet. (Original) JR飛騨小坂駅。　今では無人駅となっていますが、御嶽山の登山口、濁河温泉、湯屋温泉、下島温泉の玄関、小坂の滝めぐり、巌立峡の観光資源。駅舎は立派なログ風です。 車社会になり人の流れが変わってしまい駅前もひっそりしています。

(Translated by Google) This is the closest station to Genritsukyo, where the Hida Limited Express from Osaka stops. The bus service to the day spa Himeshaga-no-Yu was discontinued in March 2020, and transportation is now only available by taxi. (Original) 大阪から出ている特急ひだが停車する、厳立峡への最寄駅。日帰り温泉ひめしゃがの湯へ路線バスは令和2年3月に廃止され、タクシーのみの移動となる。

This Onsen is smaller than the one across the road. The water is good quality and will leave the skin feels smooth. ¥450 ticket cost for an adult for Onsen. Soap and shampoo, hair dryer available free of charge. Locker ¥10. Restaurant available on-site

Nothing special about this place other than the relatively cheap price for the rooms, public bath and the unexciting food. Great Location.

While enjoying autumn wind, I enjoyed talking with locals.

Good

Breakfast was good

(Translated by Google) I visited for a day trip. It's a large public bath at a lodging facility attached to a roadside station. There's one indoor bath and one outdoor bath, but no sauna or attraction bus. Perhaps because of that, it wasn't crowded, and I was able to relax in the hot water ♨️, which I thought was great. The water ♨️ is colorless and odorless, and feels smooth to the touch, making it a great choice for everyone. 😃 The water temperature in both the indoor and outdoor baths was around 40°C (from my experience), which was perfect even for someone like me who prefers lukewarm water. 😙 1️⃣Shoe lockers: No lock, free 2️⃣Bath fee: Pay at reception 3️⃣Dressing room lockers: Locked 🗝️ 10-yen return lock (10 yen is rare lol 😆) By the way, there is no Starbucks nearby. 😅 (Original) 日帰り入浴で利用しました。 道の駅に併設する宿泊施設の大浴場ということですね。 内湯がひとつ露天風呂がひとつでサウナやアトラクションバスのようなものはありません。 そのせいか混んでませんし、ゆっくりお湯♨️に浸かれてわたしはいいと思いました。 お湯♨️は無色無臭、手触りはツルツルで万人におすすめできる感じ😃 湯温は内湯露天風呂ともに40℃くらい(わたしの体感)でぬる湯派のわたしでも大丈夫な温度でした😙 1️⃣下駄箱/鍵無し　無料 2️⃣入浴料/受付で支払い 3️⃣脱衣所ロッカー/鍵付き🗝️10円リターン式(10円は珍しいw😆) ちなみに最寄りのスタバは ありません😅

(Translated by Google) I visited the hot spring on a holiday evening (around 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM). It's a small, simple bathhouse. The women's bath was initially empty, making it comfortable, but by the time I left, more people had arrived and the washing area was completely full. The only bathroom amenities were conditioner shampoo and body soap. There's an indoor and outdoor bath, both of which have lukewarm water. There's no clock in the bathroom, so be careful if you're meeting up with family (there is one in the changing room). The men's bath, which I visited at the same time, had a crowded changing room. While there weren't many lockers, many were broken. The rest of the lockers and baskets were all taken, leaving me at a loss as to what to do. The bathroom wasn't as crowded as the changing room, but it still didn't feel like a relaxing space. You might need to adjust your schedule on weekends or holidays. (Original) 祝日の夕方(17時〜18時位)に日帰り温泉を利用しました。こぢんまりとしたシンプルな浴場です。女性風呂の方は最初空いていたので快適に利用できましたが、上がる頃には人も増えてきて洗い場はすっかり埋まっていました。浴室の備品はリンスインシャンプーとボディソープのみ。内風呂と露天風呂があり、お湯はどちらもぬるめです。浴室に時計が無いので、家族と待ち合わせするならば注意です(脱衣所にはあります)。同じタイミングで入った男性風呂の方は脱衣所が混雑気味で、ロッカー自体も多くない中、壊れている所も多く、その他はロッカー、カゴ共に全て使われており途方に暮れたとの事。浴室の方は脱衣所程の混雑は無かったもののゆっくりと寛げる感じではなかった様です。 週末や祝日の時間調整は必要かもしれません。

(Translated by Google) As the name suggests, it is located along National Route 257, on a slope halfway up the slope of Butai Pass. Due to its location, the parking lot is not very large, but quite a number of tourist buses come here. I think the main customers of this facility are tourist bus passengers. For example, the number of people in the men's restroom alone is shocking. The cafeteria also seems to be perfect for groups. For better or worse, if you want to avoid the crowds of lively groups, we recommend checking the parking lot to see if there are tour buses. (Original) 国道２５７号線沿い、まさに名前の通り舞台峠の勾配途中の傾斜地にあります。場所柄さほど広い駐車場ではありませんが結構な数の観光バスがやって来ます。思うに此方の施設は観光バス客がメイン客ではないでしょうか。例えば男性用トイレだけでもビックリするほどの数。食堂も団体向の対応バッチリのようです。良くも悪くも賑やかな団体客の混雑を避けたいなら駐車場の観光バス有無を見て立ち寄ることをオススメ致します。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by for lunch on a bus tour. I had "chicken grilled". Beer was brought right away. The souvenir corner on the first floor is spacious, and we recommend things like green chili miso and sake lees. The old man was running the coffee shop outside the store by himself, so it must have been a bit difficult. . . (Original) バスツアーのランチで立ち寄りました。「鶏ちゃん焼き」いただきました。ビールもすぐ持ってきていただきました。一階のお土産コーナーは広く、青唐辛子味噌や酒粕なんかオススメですね。 店の外のコーヒーの売店はおじいちゃん一人でやってたので、ちょっと大変そう。。。

(Translated by Google) It's a drive-in type facility on the way from Nakatsugawa to Gero City. You can buy fresh local vegetables and souvenirs from Hida Takayama. It's also great that you can use it for a toilet break! I know it's a little late to say this, but isn't the place name "Butai Toge" cool? Lol (Original) 中津川方面から下呂市方面に向かう途中にあるドライブイン的な施設です。新鮮な地元野菜があったり飛騨高山のお土産も購入できます。トイレ休憩にも利用できるのでありがたいですね！今さらですが「舞台峠」って地名、カッコ良くないですか？笑

(Translated by Google) I stopped by on my way back from Gero. There's a noodle factory nearby, so I bought some Takayama Ramen 🍜 (soy sauce, miso, salt) made there. It was inexpensive and very delicious. (Original) 下呂の帰りに立ち寄りました。 近くに製麺所があり、そこで作っている高山ラーメン🍜(醤油、味噌、塩)購入してきました。 安価で、とても美味しかったです。

(Translated by Google) Used for the final checkpoint and lunch of the classic car rally. I went to the cafeteria on the 2nd floor and was surprised 😨 It was full of customers ~ ✴️ 200 people? I wonder if there was a lot ❗ Everyone is eating the same thing! Amazing sight. Well, it was delicious. -The main dish is Houba Yakiniku. (Original) クラシックカーラリーの最終チェックポイント及び昼食で利用。2Fの食堂へいってビックリ😨利用客で一杯～✴️２００名？位いたかなあ❗皆同じもの食べてる！凄い光景。まぁ美味しくいただきました。ーホウバ焼き肉がメインです。

(Translated by Google) I had the grilled pork rice bowl 🤗 It wasn't sweet or spicy and was very delicious! (Original) 豚の網焼き丼をいただきました🤗味が甘辛く無くてとても美味しかったです！

(Translated by Google) I recommend the Shirakawa Tea green tea tea bag. It has a clean aftertaste and a nice sweet finish. At the outside shop, you can get a 50 yen discount on gohei mochi and soft serve ice cream with a JAF member discount. (Original) 白川茶の緑茶の上のティーバッグオススメです。後味スッキリとしていて、最後甘くていい感じです。 外の売店でJAF会員割引で五平餅とソフトクリームが50円安くなってます。

Nice to sit outside by the river. Water is decently hot. We killed about 45 min waiting for onsens to open. Very relaxing for our feet. Japan travel means lots and lots of walking.

A very nice and simple foot onsen spot by the river. It offers great relaxation as well as a good view. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Gero.

Really like this area very much - a fountain & views of the Gero Ohashi Bridge. Went there on a late Saturday morning, after checking out from Gero Onsen Yamagataya. This was another great sight-seeing point. Not many people around at that time. Enjoyed the quietness, the peaceful atmosphere of this Mother Nature - a source of calm and tranquility. The steam and the bubbling water together with the nice weather and small breeze, made a beautiful picture as an escape from the real world for a while.

I went at 10.30 am in summer and the sun was blazing. Do not recommend going when it's sunny as it heats up the stones that make the bath and the water too. It was unbearablely hot to feet but otherwise enjoyable.

Outdoor free foot bath relaxing by the river. The water is very hot and and there's a few sitting area where you can dipped your feet.

Very peaceful footbath Onsen, a few things to look out for: - We came on 16/01/2023, going to snow in a week it is currently about 4 degrees C, as its located right next to the flowing river, it is a very windy area. Prepare for wind. - You can only bathe your foot - The water itself is not as warm as other footbaths or onsens you can find around the area. It is very warm at the source of the footbath but the small waterfall cools it a lot. Regardless, might be a nice place to sit and relax for a bit.

Nice open footbath by the river, perfect for cloudy or cooler days but I would not reccommend going there in the summer as there isn't any cover from the strong sun.

The shrine is right in the middle of shopping square. We walk passed twice by not certain about the shrine or just shopping area. The landmark would be 3 meters Torii and sign in Japanese. The shrine is lovely and cute, with foot spa (foot osen) in front of the shrine.

A really, really small shrine. You could easily miss it.

Nice view

(Translated by Google) The Sarubo Shichifuku Shrine (さるぼぼしちふくじんじゃ) is located next to the Gero Onsen Shrine, and can be entered from the Shirasagi Yokocho (しらさぎよこちょう). The ape babies here are all designed to look like the seven gods of good fortune, which is very interesting. There are shops and amusement facilities inside the shrine, which feels a bit like an amusement park rather than a religious place. There is a free footbath inside the shrine. If you want to soak, remember to bring your own towel to wipe your feet. (Original) 猿寶寶七福神社（さるぼぼしちふくじんじゃ）位於下呂溫泉神社旁邊，由白鷺橫丁（しらさぎよこちょう）進入便是。 這裏的猿寶寶都設計成七福神的模樣，狀甚有趣。神社內有商店和遊樂設施，感覺有點像遊樂場，不似是宗教場所。 神社內有一個免費足湯，如果想浸的話，記得自備毛巾抹腳。

(Translated by Google) There is also a foot bath in the small grounds, so if you have time you can relax there. Why not stop by while strolling around the hot spring town? (Original) こぢんまりとした境内には足湯もあり時間があればゆったり過ごせると思います。温泉街の散策がてら訪ねてみてください。

(Translated by Google) The Sarubobo were so cute! The souvenir shop had a wide selection of items ♡! (Original) さるぼぼかわいかったです！ お土産屋さんの品揃えも豊富でした♡！

(Translated by Google) When you think of the Hida region, you think of Sarubobo. This shrine is home to many Sarubobo statues. It's located inside a souvenir shop. Please note that this is a cash-only shop! (Original) 飛騨地方といえばさるぼぼ。 さるぼぼがたくさん祀られてる神社です お土産屋の中にあります。 なおここは、現金のみのお店です！

Unique volcanic geology and many beautiful waterfalls. Nature at it’s best.

It was a great scenery and beautiful waterfalls with crystal clear water.

nice hiking area and good nature! fresh air

This location is beautiful and intriguing. The trail is sturdy and comfortable, offering great views of the waterfalls, which are majestic. The shop at the trail bottom was also perfect

Nice Power Spot！

The hike is super easy and the waterfalls are worth the stroll.

Absolutely beautiful and in a beautiful area too. Highly recommend.

(Translated by Google) You can view the exhibition for free, and there is also a pit-style dwelling outside! There are many carp in the pond and you can feed them for 100 yen! (Original) 無料で展示を見る事ができ、外にも竪穴式住居があります！池には沢山の鯉がおり100円でエサやりもできます！

(Translated by Google) Although it is a free facility to enter, there are many interesting exhibits so you can take your time to appreciate them. You can experience making magatama (comma-shaped beads) and earthenware without making a reservation, and the prices are reasonable, so it can be enjoyed by children of all ages. If you are staying at Gero Onsen, it is definitely worth stopping by. (Original) 無料で入れる施設ですが、展示物は興味深いものも多く、ゆっくり鑑賞することができます。 予約なしで勾玉や土器などの手作り体験ができ、値段もリーズナブルで小さな子からある程度大きな子どもまで楽しめました。 下呂温泉に宿泊した際は立ち寄ってみるといいと思います。

(Translated by Google) This is a place where you can learn about the history of Gero for free. There are a lot of interesting exhibits, although it may vary from person to person. (Original) 下呂の歴史を無料で学べる所です。個人差はあると思いますが興味深いものが色々展示されてます。

(Translated by Google) I went to Gero Onsen for 2 nights in February 2024. What do you think? Don't expect much from free? However, I was really drawn to the pit-style dwelling in Jomon Park that I saw on Google Maps, so I decided to go there. It was as expected. I'm really glad I went, and I especially recommend it to people who like museums. 9 minutes by bus from Gero Station, then 10 minutes on foot. There are Jomon artifacts on the railings of the bridges you cross on the way, and the Jomon pottery and clay plaques embedded in the bridges are very fun and make you interested in the historical museums and parks ahead. The view of the river from the bridge was wonderful, and the air and sky were very clean, making it a pleasant journey. It was a bit disappointing that the first floor of the memorial museum was closed due to renovations, but the permanent exhibition room on the second floor was open and the staff were friendly and very nice. On the second floor, you can trace the history of Gero's people and their history, from the Paleolithic period to the Heian period and the Middle Ages. Excavated pottery is on display. In addition, in the field of recent years, there were interesting historical exhibits specializing in the history of Gero from the Meiji period to the Showa period, as well as doctors who contributed to the medical activities of Japanese immigrants from Brazil who had ties to Gero. I thought that the people of Gero cherish their hometown very much. After that, we left the history museum and headed to Jomon Park. It's located right next to the history museum, so it's easy to get to. It's interesting to see the shabby houses that were built here that make you think that this is what houses in the Jomon period looked like. It's not at all fancy, but I'm glad that it gave me an impression of being real. The route bus was about an hour long, but it was relatively easy to get there and back. Above all, I thought it was great that the history museum was free and the Nohi bus was only 100 yen per ride. This Nohi bus probably looks like a community bus, and the Gero Exchange Center building at the bus stop that goes to the history museum was so impressive that I was overwhelmed. I'm sure the local people will be happy. (Original) 2024年2月下呂温泉に2泊して行ってきました。どうだろう？無料ってそんなに期待できない？でもGoogleマップで見た画像の縄文公園に立っている竪穴式住居にめちゃ惹かれて行ってみました。 期待通りでした。ほんと行ってよかったです、博物館好きな人に特にオススメします。下呂駅前から路線バスで9分そこから徒歩10分で到着です。途中渡る橋の欄干に縄文人のオブジェが立っていて橋にあちこち埋め込まれた縄文土器や埴輪の飾り額がとても楽しくて先にある歴史記念館や公園への興味が湧いてきます。橋からの川の景観も素敵だし空気も空もとてもきれいで心地がいい道中でした。 記念館は1階が改装中で閉まってたのはちょっと残念でしたが2階の方の常設展示室は開いていてスタッフさんたちも親切でとてもいい感じでした。 2階では旧石器時代から平安時代、中世からと歴史に則った下呂の人々とその歩みを辿ることができます。出土した土器など展示されてます。 また近年の分野では下呂にゆかりのあるブラジル移民の日本人達の医療活動に貢献した医師や明治から昭和時代までの下呂の歴史に特化した歴史の展示があって興味深かったです。 下呂の人々がふるさとをとても大切にされていると思いました。 その後歴史館を出て縄文公園へ。歴史館のすぐ隣で平地なので楽に行けます。たしかに縄文時代の住居ってこんな感じだったんやろうなあって思える粗末な家が建っていて面白いです。ちっとも飾り気はないですがそのぶんほんまもんってイメージが湧いてよかったです。 路線バスも1時間I本くらいですが比較的手軽に行って帰ってこれました。何よりも歴史館無料で濃飛バスが1回100円の運賃って素晴らしいと思いました。この濃飛バスはコミュニティバスっぽいのでしょう歴史館に行くバス停の下呂交流館の建造物がめちゃくちゃ立派で圧倒されました。地域の人々はきっと幸せでしょうね。

(Translated by Google) Admission was free. I stopped by without expecting much, but I was disappointed! Get free access to stone tools excavated in the Gero area, Jomon pottery, and literature from the medieval period to the postwar period! ? It's so comprehensive that you can learn about the history of Gero to the fullest. I really enjoyed it. Gero is said to have been a major producer of ``Gero stone,'' a type of stone that was very popular in stone tools during the Jomon period. At that time, it was collected from Yugamine Volcano. When cut like obsidian, it reveals a sharp cross section, making it suitable for arrowheads, etc. Moreover, when you hit it, it makes a very clear and nice sound. Although it seems to be rare these days, you can actually touch Gero stone at our museum. In addition, the developer of the human torpedo "Kaiten" is said to be from Gero. . . I'm kind of shocked. (Original) 入館料は無料でした。 あまり期待せず立ち寄ったのですが、否々！ 下呂地域で発掘された石器、縄文土器から中世・戦後までの文献がこれで無料！？と思うほど充実しており、下呂の歴史をどっぷりしっかり学ぶ事ができます。 めちゃめちゃ楽しむことができました。 下呂は「下呂石」という縄文時代に石器などで大人気を博したした石の一大産地だったそうです。当時、湯ヶ峰火山で採れました。 黒曜石みたく割ると鋭利な断面を見せる為、矢じり等に適します。 しかも叩くととても澄んだいい音がするんです。 今では貴重らしいのですが、なんと当館では実際に下呂石に触ることができます。 なお、人間魚雷「回天」の開発者は下呂出身だとか。。。 なんかショックですー

(Translated by Google) I had some extra time at Gero Onsen, so I decided to check it out. It was very nice to see the history of Gero Onsen, Jomon pottery, rocks, etc. on display. Admission is free as it is run by Gero City. There is an observation deck and a bridge nearby. The view from there is a spectacular view overlooking Gero City. There are also exhibits of Jomon ruins around it, and you can see Gero stone and Ogawa stone. (Original) 下呂温泉で時間が余ったのでよってみました。 下呂温泉の歴史や縄文土器や岩石などを展示してありとても良かったです。 下呂市が運営しているので入場料も無料です。 近くに展望台と橋があります。 そこからの景色は下呂市を見下ろせるので絶景スポットです。 周りにも縄文遺跡の展示してあり、下呂石や小川石を拝見することができます。

(Translated by Google) Visited on a Saturday around 10am. It was pouring rain on the day I went sightseeing in Gero, so I searched for facilities that I could enjoy even in the rain. When I drove there after the morning market, there were no other customers. After that, visitors started arriving one after another... Parking and admission are free, and even though it's a weekend, there's plenty of space, so you can have a good time♪ The toilet was clean. (Original) 土曜日の10時頃に訪問。 下呂観光に行った日が土砂降りだったので、雨でも楽しめる施設を検索。 朝市の後、車で行ったら、他にお客さんがいませんでした。その後、ポツポツ来客が…。 駐車場も入場料も無料で、週末なのに空き空きで、そこそこ楽しめます♪ トイレがキレイでした。

(Translated by Google) I went to Gero Onsen (heavy snow) and passed by here on February 6th. There was no one there, but the tranquility and comfort were very comfortable. The shrine is surrounded by big trees, and the nearby trading companies are all clearing the snow. (Original) 在2月6日那天去下呂溫泉 (大雪) 路過這兒, 一個人也沒有, 但那種寧靜舒適感很舒服 被大樹環繞的神社 旁邊的商社都在清雪

(Translated by Google) An old shrine in a forest of tall cedar trees said to date back to the Heian or Kamakura period and with the amalgamation of this and other shrines, this one is now said to have a total of twelve deities enshrined. The shrine is particularly said to bring a happy marriage and safe childbirth. It's basically unmanned, but there is a pre-written goshuin available at the front of the shrine. An old shrine located in a cedar forest. It is said to have been built between the Heian period and the Kamakura period, and after merging with other shrines, it now enshrines 12 gods. It is especially said to bring blessings for marital harmony and safe childbirth. It's basically unmanned, but there is a goshuin stamp left at the front of the shrine. (Original) An old shrine in a forest of tall cedar trees said to date back to the Heian or Kamakura period and with the amalgamation of this and other shrines, this one is now said to have a total of twelve deities enshrined. The shrine is particularly said to bring a happy marriage and safe childbirth. It's basically unmanned, but there is a pre-written goshuin available at the front of the shrine. 杉林の中にある古社。平安時代から鎌倉時代にかけて創建されたといわれ、他の神社と合併して現在は十二柱の神様が祀られているそう。特に夫婦円満や安産のご利益があると言われてる。基本的に無人だけど、社頭で書き置き御朱印が置いてる。

(Translated by Google) I visited on Sunday, September 21st. Although it's close to a bustling city, I was able to pray in the tranquility that made me forget the hustle and bustle. (Original) 9月21日(日)に訪問しました。 賑わいのある街に近いですが、喧騒忘れた静けさの中でお参りできました。

(Translated by Google) As you enter the side street of the hot spring town, you will find it sitting quietly. There is also a cedar forest, creating a nice atmosphere that sets it apart from the outside world. The couple cedars are also worth seeing. It began as Shinyagunomiya Matsumori Shrine during the reign of Emperor Keiko, the 12th Emperor. Later, the 16th Emperor Nintoku ordered Takeshin no Mikoto of Nanba Neko to go on a conquest against Ryōshukuno, who ruled Hida at the time. In later generations, Hachiman Shrine was built along the route of their advance from Shimohara, Kanayama Town, where they entered Hida. There are eight shrines, including Hida Ichinomiya Mizunashi Hachiman Shrine, which are called the Hida Hachiman Eight Shrines. Morimizunashi Hachiman Shrine is one such shrine, and it is thought to have been built between the late Heian period and the Kamakura period, based on the date of its wooden statue. On February 14th every year, the ``Gero Tanokami Festival,'' also known as the ``Hanagasa Festival,'' is held. 2023.11.21 (Original) 温泉街の横道を入ると、ひっそりと鎮座している。杉林もあり外界と一線を画しよい雰囲気。夫婦杉も見応えあり。古くは人皇12代景行天皇の御代に始まった志也具之乃宮松森神社としてが始まり。のちに第16代仁徳天皇は難波根子武振命に、当時飛騨の地を治めていた両面宿儺を征伐に向かわせた。飛騨に入った金山町下原から、その進軍した経路に後の世になって八幡神社が建立された。飛騨一宮水無八幡神社など8社あり、飛騨八幡八社と言われている。森水無八幡神社もその一社で、木造神像の制作年代から平安末期から鎌倉時代の建立と考えられている。毎年2月14日には「下呂の田の神祭り」別名を「花笠祭り」が行われている。2023.11.21

(Translated by Google) A very large cedar tree is impressive. Couple cedar is said to be good for praying for a good match, childbirth, and safe delivery! The stairs leading from the torii gate to the shrine are quite mysterious. It was very soothing! . 〜Information about Mizunashi Hachiman Shrine from here〜 In the 16th era, Emperor Nintoku ordered Takefurikuma no Mikoto, Neko of Namba, to go on a conquest against Ryōshukuken, who was ruling the land of Hisen at the time. In later generations, Hachiman Shrine was built along the route of their march from Shimohara, Kanayama Town, where they entered Hida. There are eight shrines, including Hida Ichinomiya Mizunashi Hachiman Shrine and Hagiwara Town Kutsu Hachiman Shrine, which are called the Hida Hachiman Eight Shrines. Morimizunashi Hachiman Shrine is one such shrine, and it is thought to have been built between the end of the Heian period and the Kamakura period, based on the date of creation of the statue of the Kidō deity. (Original) とても大きな杉の木が印象的。 夫婦杉は良縁・子宝授受・安産祈願に良いとのこと！ 鳥居から神社に向かう階段がなんとも神秘的。とても癒されました！。 〜ここからは水無八幡神社のご案内〜 第16代に仁徳天皇は難波根子武振熊命に、当時飛鮮の地を治めていた両面宿健を征伐に向かわせました。飛騨に入った金山町下原から、その進軍した経路に後の世になって八幡神社が建立されました。 飛騨一宮水無八幡神社、萩原町久津八幡神社など8社があり、飛騨八幡八社と言われています。 森水無八幡神社もその一社で、木道神像の制作年代から平安末期から鎌倉時代の建立と考えられます。

(Translated by Google) This shrine has a solemn atmosphere with large cedar trees standing in the middle of a residential area. Since it was enshrined with surrounding shrines during the Meiji period, there are 12 deities enshrined here. The first deities enshrined here seem to have been "Susanoo", "Sarutahiko", and "Emperor Ojin". (Original) 住宅街の中に大杉が林立していて、厳かな雰囲気が漂っている神社です。明治時代に周辺の神社を合祀していますので、祭神は１２柱となっています。最初に祭られていたのは「須佐之男神(ｽｻﾉｵ)」「猿田彦神(ｻﾙﾀﾋｺ)」「応神天皇(ｵｳｼﾞﾝﾃﾝﾉｳ)」のようです。

(Translated by Google) It is located near the Gero municipal parking lot, about 100m to the south. There is a shrine at the top of the stone stairs, so I went to visit it. The official name seems to be Mori Mizunashi Hachiman Shrine, but the company name monument is engraved with Mizunashi Hachiman Shrine, and the information board says Mori Hachiman Shrine, so are they all names? There are some unclear points. The ``Tanogami Festival'', which is designated as a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, is held at the shrine as a festival, and there seem to be many materials related to it. Although it was written down, I was able to receive a goshuin stamp, so I gave it to him. (Original) 下呂市営駐車場からほど近く、南に100m程の場所に鎮座します。石段を上がった先に社殿がありますので、お詣りしてきました。森水無八幡神社が正式名なようですが、社号碑は水無八幡神社と刻まれており、又、説明板には森八幡神社とあるので、どれも呼称なのでしょうか？不明な点が見受けられます。神社では国指定重要無形民俗文化財の「田の神祭」が祭事として行われており、それに関する資料等が多くあるようです。書き置きでしたが御朱印もいただけるので、志納していただきました。