Foot baths
足湯 ashiyu are popular in gero, as the waters are reputed to have curative properties. true to the name, you just take off your shoes and sit down with your feet in the water. a number of free foot baths can be found around town, including the decidedly tacky venus foot bath in front of the shirasagi hotel — no prizes for guessing what the statue in the middle is doing.
As you'd expect in a hot spring town, the major attraction in Gero is to soak in hot springs. An easy way to sample a number of them is to buy the Yu-meguri Tegata 湯ãããæå½¢ pass, a wooden amulet sold all over Gero. This will get you into 3 hot springs of your choice from a choice of over 20 for the flat price of ¥1200, which can be used up at your own pace as you'll get a stamp each time you visit.
Gero is also quite popular for sightseeing of seasonal cherry blossoms and fall leave colors due to its mountainous location.
giant hot water pool
A giant hot water pool é天風å notenburo can be found to the west side of the bridge, with access via the south side. Note that there are no facilities to speak of and the bathing area is mixed and clearly visible to passersby on the bridge above, but admission is also free so you get what you pay for.