Gero Museum of Hot Springs
下呂発 温泉博物館
A rare hot spring-themed museum in Japan, using models, experiments and exhibits to explain how hot springs form, the types of spring water, hot spring culture and the history of Gero Onsen.
The Gero Museum of Hot Springs is in the centre of the hot spring town. It shows how hot springs form underground, the scientific principles behind different types of spring water, the techniques used to dig hot springs, and the history of hot spring culture across Japan and of Gero Onsen. Visitors can take part in hands-on experiments, which makes it good for rainy days and families. Admission is about 400 yen, and it is closed on Thursdays (check the official website). Next door are Shirasagi-no-yu bath and Kaeru Shrine, which you can visit on the way.
Opening hours
09:00-17:00, closed Thursdays
Nearby sights
- Kaeru Shrine
- Onsen-ji Temple
- Gero Onsen Town & Yumeguri
- Gero Funsen-ike & Hida River
- Gero Onsen Gassho Village
- Nakayama Shichiri Gorge
- Zenshoji Temple
- Iwaya Iwakage Site