Gero Onsen Jinja

Gero Onsen Jinja is a shrine beloved as the guardian deity of Gero Onsen, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs. Situated in the heart of the hot spring district, it has long watched over the safety and health of hot spring visitors and tourists. Since the discovery of Gero's renowned mineral waters, many people have made pilgrimages to express gratitude for the blessings of the sacred spring that flows from this land. Known as a special place where both the efficacy of the hot springs and the divine protection of the kami bring healing to body and spirit alike, it is an approachable shrine where many visitors stop by for prayer during an evening stroll after bathing, enjoying it alongside the charm of the hot spring district.