Gero, a tranquil onsen town located in Gifu prefecture, offers visitors a unique and rejuvenating experience within Japan's famous trinity of hot springs, which includes Kusatsu and Arima. Although it may appear unassuming at first, its onsen (hot springs) have been celebrated since the Edo period, drawing locals and tourists seeking to relax in its mineral-rich waters. Tokyo-based chef and writer Yukari Sakamoto, a frequent visitor, shares her deep appreciation for Gero's beauty and the therapeutic benefits of its springs, highlighting the various local sights and experiences that make each visit special.
Gero, a quiet onsen town in Gifu prefecture, offers a serene escape, part of Japan's celebrated trinity of hot springs known since the Edo period.
Tokyo-based chef Yukari Sakamoto, who visits Gero annually since the '80s, emphasizes the unique, restorative experience of soaking in the town's legendary waters.
Gero's hot springs, part of a historic trilogy with Kusatsu and Arima, attract generations of locals seeking rejuvenation and the town's pastoral charm.
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