Gifu Prefecture district, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Gero

Gero is a town in Gifu Prefecture district, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, home to about 35,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 16 buddhist sites, 11 temples, 2 parks and 7 museums. The must-see places are 温泉寺 参道 (2 km), 下呂温泉合掌村 (2 km) and 龍澤山 禅昌寺 (6 km).

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Gero, Gifu Prefecture
Gero, Gifu Prefecture district, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gero at a glance

Location
Gifu Prefecture district, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 35,000
Coordinates
35.8000° N, 137.2333° E
Places within 50 km
44 (44 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Gero

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gero: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Buddhist sites near Gero

75 buddhist sites within 100 km of Gero. The closest is 龍澤山 禅昌寺 (6 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 龍澤山 禅昌寺 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • 大覚寺 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • 洞雲寺 · Buddhist site · Kamo · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Jion Ji Zen Temple · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
  • 願蓮寺 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
  • 桂昌寺 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see

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Temples near Gero

67 temples within 100 km of Gero. The closest is 大山白山神社 (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gero

29 parks within 100 km of Gero. The closest is Shiroyama Park (47 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Gero

23 museums within 100 km of Gero. The closest is 下呂温泉合掌村 (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gero

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gero. The closest is Mount Ontake (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Ontake · viewpoint · Gifu Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Magome Pass · viewpoint · Gifu Prefecture · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Norikura · viewpoint · Gifu Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Hoken · viewpoint · Kiso · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Mount Minamikoma · viewpoint · Kiso · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Akanagi · viewpoint · Kamiina · ~67 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Gero

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gero. The closest is 温泉寺 参道 (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Gero

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gero
  2. 6 km 龍澤山 禅昌寺 · Buddhist site, Gifu Prefecture
  3. 4 km 大覚寺 · Buddhist site, Gifu Prefecture
  4. 19 km 根尾の滝 · waterfall, Gifu Prefecture
  5. 22 km 下呂温泉合掌村 · museum, Gifu Prefecture
  6. 1 km 温泉寺 参道 · heritage site, Gifu Prefecture
  7. 2 km Back to Gero

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How to reach Gero

    All places near Gero by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gero by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites1675龍澤山 禅昌寺 (6 km)
    Temples1167大山白山神社 (25 km)
    Parks229Shiroyama Park (47 km)
    Museums723下呂温泉合掌村 (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints120Mount Ontake (31 km)
    Forts & heritage314温泉寺 参道 (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16ひるがの湿原植物園 (47 km)
    Waterfalls25根尾の滝 (24 km)
    Other attractions13Yoshijima Heritage House (48 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Nagoya Mosque (96 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Arimine (96 km)

    Gero: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gero?

    温泉寺 参道 (heritage site, about 2 km), 下呂温泉合掌村 (museum, about 2 km), 龍澤山 禅昌寺 (Buddhist site, about 6 km), 大覚寺 (Buddhist site, about 10 km), 根尾の滝 (waterfall, about 24 km), 大山白山神社 (temple, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gero?

    44 places on Spotwander: 16 buddhist sites, 11 temples, 2 parks, 7 museums, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Gero?

    龍澤山 禅昌寺, about 6 km by road; 大覚寺 (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Gero?

    大山白山神社, about 25 km by road; 飛騨一宮水無神社 (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Gero?

    Shiroyama Park, about 47 km by road; 清流長良川 あゆパーク (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gero?

    Start in Gero, visit 龍澤山 禅昌寺, then 大覚寺, then 根尾の滝, then 下呂温泉合掌村, then 温泉寺 参道, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gero?

    October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks.

    Towns near Gero

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gero’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gero on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.