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Hida: Discover Gero Onsen’s Historic Gassho Village

Gero
by Viator
Duration1 hours
DifficultyEasy
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguageEnglish

The Experience

Step into Japan's rural past with a guided tour of Gero Onsen Gassho Village, a unique open-air museum showcasing authentic thatched-roof houses. Nestled above the famous hot springs, this village highlights the traditional lifestyle of the Hida region, where gassho-zukuri homes flourished in snowy climates. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through the village, explaining the significance of its architecture and the customs of the local people. Discover the ingenuity behind the steep roofs designed for heavy snow and learn about farming and daily life in mountain communities.

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

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    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹5,048

    Includes: Guided tour of Gero Onsen Gassho Village · Admission fee to Gero Onsen Gassho Village · Visit to historic thatched-roof houses

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Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Gero

Difficulty & Fitness

Easy1/5

Easy — suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed.

About the guide

Guide type
Tour Guide Led
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels