Gero Hot Spring Ideyu Morning Market (下呂温泉 いでゆ朝市)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The central town of Gero Hot Spring, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs along with Kusatsu (草津) and Arima (有馬). Along the streets lined with inns, souvenir shops, and restaurants, free-to-use foot bath spots are scattered about, allowing you to ease your tired feet at your leisure. Enjoy the summer hot spring town atmosphere slowly, picking up hot spring buns and hoba miso (朴葉みそ) and other local specialties of the Hida region. The Gero Ohashi Bridge, which will be tonight's fireworks venue, and the Hida River riverbed are also near this area, so familiarizing yourself with the geography around the venue during the day makes the evening smoother.

Tips

About 15 minutes' walk from Gero Hot Spring Gassho-zukuri Village. Foot baths require no swimwear and can be used if you have a towel (bring one or purchase locally). Hot spring town shops become crowded from evening onward on the day of the fireworks festival, so it's wise to complete souvenir purchases during this time. Be mindful of managing valuables.

Best time to visit

Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes required. An afternoon stroll allows you to move leisurely before evening crowds arrive.

Access & map

〒509-2202 Gifu Prefecture, Gero City, Mori 2626