Gero Onsen Matsuri Festival
下呂温泉まつり
A spectacular three-day summer celebration featuring dancing dragons and dazzling fireworks in Gero Onsen.The Gero Onsen Matsuri is the most significant summer event in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture.
Highlights
About Gero Onsen Matsuri Festival
- The Ryujin Fire Festival: A breathtaking sight of five dragons dancing through fire and firecrackers that you must see once in a lifetime.
- Fireworks & Music Fusion: The Gero Onsen Fireworks Musical is an artistic live show where light and sound become one.
- Strolling the Hot Spring Town: Walking through the nostalgic streets of Gero Onsen while feeling the festival's energy is a special experience.
Photo gallery
All photosSchedule
August 3, 2026
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
32°/27°
94%
Tue
8/4
31°/25°
78%
Wed
8/5
35°/23°
30%
Thu
8/6
36°/26°
94%
Fri
8/7
31°/26°
94%
Sat
8/8
31°/25°
93%
Sun
8/9
30°/25°
70%
Plan your stay & activities
Tips
Clothing
As this is an outdoor night event, wear comfortable clothes and bring a light jacket for temperature changes.
Access
Very easy to reach; it is only a 5-minute walk from JR Gero Station.
Before & After the Event
Odori Hassho Sai
Experience the start of Gujo Odori with the enchanting 'Odori Nagashi' ritual. Wear a Yukata and feel the magic of a Japanese summer night!
Held in the same area in 2026-07
Tenno Matsuri
Tenno Matsuri marks the beginning of Gujo Odori. Enjoy a nostalgic summer night amidst the historic streets and the sacred atmosphere of Yasaka Jinja.
Held in the same area in 2026-07
Shimoyanagi-cho Shinnō Yakushi Matsuri
A traditional festival honoring Shinnō Yakushi in a Mt. Shiro cave. Enjoy the energetic night dances and the historic atmosphere of Gujo Hachiman.
Held in the same area in 2026-07