Glorious Gero: Explore One of Japan's Three Most Famous Hot Springs with Special Walking and Tea Ceremony Course at Established Ryokan Suimeikan
A trinity of hot springs, tea, and townscape: an immersive Japanese cultural experience.
This program blends the hot spring culture of Gifu Prefecture's Gero City, proudly known as one of Japan's Three Great Hot Springs, with the tea ceremony, a symbol of traditional Japanese heritage. Centered around a relaxed and enjoyable matcha experience where you can savor Japanese culture with all five senses, this program includes a matcha ceremony in the authentic tearoom of the renowned ryokan Suimeikan and a leisurely stroll through the charming hot spring town.
Recommended points
● Enjoy guided tours of the hot spring town's food, sake, and culture
● Experience a traditional matcha tea ceremony at Suimeikan, a renowned ryokan representing Gero City, home to one of Japan's Three Great Hot Springs. Held in an authentic tea room, a special space, this experience is designed for beginners to participate with ease.
● Feel the charm of ryokan culture with ease.
Visit wholesalers supporting local ryokan and community life.
Explore Gero's kitchen hub to hunt for souvenirs and discover regional ingredients. (※No visits on closed days)
Overview
- Season
- 2026/4/1～2027/3/31
- Activity Time
- 3 hours
- Place
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Suimeikan
1268 Koden, Gero, Gifu 509-2206
- Number of Participants
- 2～10 people
- Reference Price
- ※ Please contact us for further details.
※ Guide interpreters, pick up and drop off transportation as well as other custom arrangements can be made. Please inquire for further details.
- Starting Point
- Suimeikan
- Ending Point
- JR Gero Station
- Meeting Time
- 10:00
- Schedule
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10:00 - Meet up at Suimeikan
10:15 - Tea ceremony begins
Entering the tea room → Savor a cup of green tea → Prepare a cup of green tea
Free time to walk in the Suimeikan garden if there is spare time
11:45 - Guided walk around Gero Hot Springs
Suggested stops: Gero Onsen Farmers' Market (Gero Seafood GG Chef: Closed Wednesdays), foot bath experience, Onsenji Temple, Gero Onsen Shrine, etc.
※ This itinerary is an example.
※ Activity starting time can be adjusted depending on consultation.
- Important Information
- ● Please inform us of any tea allergy at the time of booking.
- Contact Information
- For personal bookings and inquiries: Please click on the "List of affiliated DMC partners" on the upper right corner of the website, and contact the relevant affiliated DMC partners listed with your booking or inquiry.
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