Gero is a small town by the crystal clear Hida River in a dramatic mountainous setting in Gifu Prefecture, and is within easy reach of Nagoya. Gero has been known for its hot springs since the 10th century and is one of Japan's "Three Famous Springs" (Nihon Sanmeisen) along with Arima Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture near Kobe and Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture. It's also very famous for its wide range of beautiful autumn colors. Believe it or not, it is a small enough that you can walk to everything easily without needing a car or public transport at al, yet big enough that there is enough to see and do to occupy the better part of two days. Moreover, this delightful little town is highly underrated by visitors to Japan, but it is genuinely one of my favourite places in the country.
The beautiful Japan's Chubu Region is at your disposal for an unforgettable holiday; combining these cities with a Rail Pass. Visit; Tokyo; then, Shizuoka (best known as home to Mt. Fuji, and for its green tea production, where Shizuoka City is the capital); after that, Nagoya (one of the nation's major economic centers for the automotive, aviation, and ceramic industries in Japan); then, Takayama (city in the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, with its beautifully preserved old town, specially in the Sanmachi Suji district); Gero (one of Japan's three famous Springs, very popular among women, because its spring water buffs human skin); and finally, Toyama (a coastal city on Japan’s main island, Honshu. In the center, Toyama Castle Park has a restored castle dating to the 1500s, plus small museums of history and art). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
