Title: Visit Shimohara: 2026 Travel Guide for Shimohara, Gero | Expedia.com [Hotels in Shimohara](https://expedia.com/Shimohara-Hotels.d3000729447.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Shimohara](https://expedia.com/Shimohara-Vacation-Rentals.d3000729447.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Shimohara](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shimohara.d3000729447.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shimohara Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Shimohara.d3000729447.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Shimohara ## Travel Guide ## Visit Shimohara Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(597 reviews) Dinner and breakfast options are 6,7pm we requested 7pm just walk up around 6 to look around and realized everything was preset so my food was sitting there an hour before I eat kinda sucks Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=9623388&PinnedHotelID=9623388&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000729447) ![Gero Onsen Yamagataya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6140000/6133000/6132954/49d11ca9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gero Onsen Yamagataya 260-1 Yunoshima Gero Gifu $167 nightly $185 total Mar 25 - Mar 26 Stay at this ryokan in Gero. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Onsen Museum and Gero Onsen Funsenchi Outdoor Hot Spring ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (322 reviews) Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Good onsen and comfortable bed. Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F25%2F2026&endDate=3%2F26%2F2026&selected=6132954&PinnedHotelID=6132954&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000729447) ![Suimeikan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3914200/3914139/b513a98c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Suimeikan 1268 Koden Gero Gifu-ken Book a stay at this spa ryokan in Gero. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (618 reviews) The room was clean but a little old and a couple spots creaked. Staff was friendly and helpful. The gym/pool was not free even though i had a suite and the buffet had a good variety but it was hell to walk around. The open air bath was really far away and was given 1 water bottle because i was solo? ... 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Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attraction Road Station - Hidakanayama Nukumori ... [](https://expedia.com/Gero-Hotels-Nonsmoking-HANAMIDORISuda-Hotaru-No-Sato-Gifu-Suda-Firefly-Village-Gero-Gifu.h103949929.Hotel-Information) ![A building log housecapacity 6 people with BBQ / County Market Gifu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101860000/101851800/101851704/81023853_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A building log housecapacity 6 people with BBQ / County Market Gifu Gujo City Gifu Stay at this campground in Gujo. Popular attractions Road Station Kokindenjunosato Yamato and Gujo-Hachiman Hakurankan Museum are located nearby. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Shimohara hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729447&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)[Mar 11 - Mar 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729447&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729447&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13)[Mar 12 - Mar 13](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729447&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729447&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729447&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729447&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729447&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6240008/1edbe37a-9153-4821-8427-685bdee64197.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Onsenji Temple 4/5(4 reviews) After visiting Onsenji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gero Onsen. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Onsenji-Temple-Gero.d6240008.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gero_GeroCountryClub_553248621557518947_09](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621557518947/02ff48a2-45d8-4e58-be00-00de5765c158.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gero Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Gero at Gero Country Club. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Gero-Country-Club-Gero.d553248621557518947.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gero_SaruboboShrine_553248621532772747_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532772747/904b25d5-421c-4983-b443-5455f2dc60b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sarubobo Shrine 4/5(1 review) Sarubobo Shrine is just one of the places to see in Gero Onsen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Sarubobo-Shrine-Gero.d553248621532772747.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gero_SenshojiTemple_553248621562273732_07](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562273732/973d2905-35d1-4966-aae7-d37ff6ecd5d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Senshoji Temple 4/5(1 review) After visiting Senshoji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gero. Wander the riverfront or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Senshoji-Temple-Gero.d553248621562273732.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gero_ChikurajiTemple_553248621532772749_10](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532772749/f8f95e6d-7641-4353-a96f-f7de03b23276.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chikuraji Temple After visiting Chikuraji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gero. Wander the riverfront or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Chikuraji-Temple-Gero.d553248621532772749.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gero_HidagawaPark_553248621532773115_06](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532773115/364e2603-d91f-4efc-95fa-a2ae0a59b601.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hidagawa Park Explore the great outdoors at Hidagawa Park, a lovely green space in Gero. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Hidagawa-Park-Gero.d553248621532773115.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47813896/0220ad04-6693-44f9-8e8a-84670887b844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go $158 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-takayama-guided-day-trip-to-takayama-and-shirakawa-go.a47813896.activity-details) ![From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50154689/b8b488ac-c9b0-42e3-8255-0899c70b2281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus $86 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-takayama-shirakawago-and-gokayama-bus-tour-by-nohi-bus.a50154689.activity-details) ![Light Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2715329/fdc0284a-5cb2-452d-acf6-daf27159ae52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Light Museum $6 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/light-museum.a2715329.activity-details) ![Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48944829/45188595-1173-4fc9-8350-b8d5bcbb5167.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya $93 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hida-takayama-and-shirakawago-one-day-bus-tour-from-nagoya.a48944829.activity-details) ![From Takayama: Delve into Hida-Furukawa's Cultural Treasures](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48152137/ec662e1f-a681-48e8-8efe-c46d5f62b331.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Takayama: Delve into Hida-Furukawa's Cultural Treasures $136 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-takayama-delve-into-hida-furukawas-cultural-treasures.a48152137.activity-details) ![Buddhism morning prayer ceremony in Takayama](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47327241/953e05fe-85a4-4308-9dbc-cd4b459b9f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buddhism morning prayer ceremony in Takayama $35 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/buddhism-morning-prayer-ceremony-in-takayama.a47327241.activity-details) [See all activities in Shimohara](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Shimohara.d3000729447.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Shimohara ![Gero hot spring town, Gifu, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139566/e1876e19-6d9b-4d70-9ecf-bbb85693b3b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gero - Cities near Shimohara - Places of interest [Gero](https://expedia.com/Gero.dx6139566) - [Gujō Hachiman Castle ](https://expedia.com/Gujo-Hachiman-Castle-Gujo.d553248621526921068.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gero Onsen Gassho Village ](https://expedia.com/Gero-Onsen-Gassho-Village-Gero.d553248635998039756.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gero Onsen Funsenchi Outdoor Hot Spring ](https://expedia.com/Gero-Onsen-Funsenchi-Outdoor-Hot-Spring-Gero.d553248635998039757.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gujo Hachiman Jokamachi Plaza ](https://expedia.com/Gujo-Hachiman-Jokamachi-Plaza-Gujo.d553248621562273603.Vacation-Attraction) - [Enakyo Prefectural Natural Park ](https://expedia.com/Enakyo-Prefectural-Natural-Park-Ena.d6220328.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gujo-Hachiman Hakurankan Museum ](https://expedia.com/Gujo-Hachiman-Hakurankan-Museum-Gujo.d553248634942509216.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gujo Hachiman Old Government Memorial Hall ](https://expedia.com/Gujo-Hachiman-Old-Government-Memorial-Hall-Gujo.d553248635060255370.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall ](https://expedia.com/Chiune-Sugihara-Memorial-Hall-Yaotsu.d553248621532772730.Vacation-Attraction) - [Onsen Museum ](https://expedia.com/Onsen-Museum-Gero.d553248635947653352.Vacation-Attraction) - [Igawa Komichi ](https://expedia.com/Igawa-Komichi-Gujo.d553248621532772705.Vacation-Attraction) - [Suhara Sunflower Village ](https://expedia.com/Suhara-Sunflower-Village-Mino.d883843398914605056.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sougi Spring ](https://expedia.com/Sougi-Spring-Gujo.d553248621532772706.Vacation-Attraction) - [Yanaka Lane ](https://expedia.com/Yanaka-Lane-Gujo.d553248635977031373.Vacation-Attraction) - [Minokamo City Museum ](https://expedia.com/Minokamo-City-Museum-Minokamo.d718929278687457280.Vacation-Attraction) - [Roadside Station Mino Niwakajaya ](https://expedia.com/Roadside-Station-Mino-Niwakajaya-Mino.d660586514093957120.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mino-Washi Museum ](https://expedia.com/Mino-Washi-Museum-Mino.d553248621562273706.Vacation-Attraction) - 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