Unlike Shirakawa where the thatch houses are working houses, the ones in Gero have been made into museums and it houses antique dolls, documents, tools and equipment showing what was like living in these houses in the old times. At the top of the hill in the village museum, there's a fun slide that's about 180m long. Cost 100yen for a quick ride back to the foot of the hill. There's also a hot water foot bath if you want to rest your feet for a few minutes.

Amazing Place, 4 hour max enough. The gift shop is amazing with plenty useful gifts. Autumn is the best here. Recommend to everyone! The entrance fees is ¥800/adults, Parking free

Amazing architecture! The movable frames against strong northern winds are superior wisdom. Informative staff and well preserved huge farmhouses with plenty of appliances. The accessibility from the downtown is great as well. The discount tickets are available at hotels.

Nice place to see the old style farm houses if you don't have time to go all the way up to Shirakawago. The little restaurant in the park also sells some nice typical Japanese desserts and fresh juices! Nice experience.

Now we know why their Google rating is so low, well below 4.0. This open air museum is very very small and for the ticket price of 800 yen per person is just ridiculous. Just about 3 main Gassho houses only in the area. Wasted our time there. 🤦🏻

Gassho Mura Village is a must-visit attraction in Gero. It's like a mini version of Shirakawago, but it's more of a museum that showcases how ancient Japanese people used to live. It's an interesting and educational experience that is definitely worth your time. The highlight of the village is the long slide on the hillside. It's so much fun, and I highly recommend trying it out. It only costs 100 yen, and it's best to bring coins if you want to try it. We made the mistake of not bringing coins, so we had to hike all the way back down to exchange our notes. but the slide was totally worth it!

It's a wonderful place at walking distance from Giro station. The traditional village looks well preserved and worth time spending. You can enter inside each houses. One of the hut house has free dance performance. Others display the life style of people in the ancient days. There is a nice hot water Onsen. You can use it for free. However, there is one time entry fee. If you have plan to visit Takayama, drop here on your way for around 1-3 hrs, it's worth the time.

Skansen (open air museum) located few minutes from Gero by walk. The tickets can be purchased right at the entrance, or in one of the hotels where you stay - in this case there is some discount. This area is divided by road and connected by a passage under the road. There is a souvenir shop and also nice and small restaurant. Most old houses can be visited with display of old rural stuff and also display of traditional Japanese dolls. The other half is with nice view from the mountain and also offers 100 yen slide from top of the mountain to the bottom - try it, it's really fun!

A beautiful place located within Gero. What I loved about the village was that they had stands where you could prop your phone in order to take a photo in case there wasn't anyone around to help you. Do explore the village as there is a suuuuuuuper long slide from the top of the hill. It's a long walk up but it is SO worth it!!!

The site is small but well protected. Good place to go with onsen trip, can reach there on foot just 15mins walk from the train station.

Nice place to see old farming houses and get to know the history of Gero.

Really great spot to visit while you're in Gero. It's a lot of shops and restaurants inside. There is also a really nice craft shop where the owner will teach you how to make fireworks out of toothpicks. Very fun!

Must visit when you go Gero. Well preserved history and farmhouse which shows the activities , tasks done during olden days . The bus stop is outside the village so no transport issues. They do have fun ride for 100 jpy and it just boosts energy . Atleast it did for me . Definitely recommended and they do have souvenirs shop.

It is a small village in an atmosphere very characteristic of old gassho houses. The ticket for the entrance was ¥800, and you can visit a museum of a life in a house and its old utensils. a nice walk with family and friends. Calm and peaceful place.

Gravel paths wind through beautiful, well-kept, gardens, ponds and thatched-roofed houses.

It is a very beautiful place with plenty of food variety and old traditional culture can be seen and experienced here. The ticket is really cheap compared to the knowledge and experience you can get here. Also have free parking space. Guests can also buy souvenirs from both inside and outside of the village. Really loved their fish meal set.

Not bad but compare to other 合掌村s it’s not a must see

Very interesting place so do drop by if you have spare time in Gero, remember to go up to the hill to play the slide, 100yen if I am not wrong and it was fun👍

Stunning views on a sunny fall afternoon, beautiful leaves. Good for a 3 hour visit with some afternoon tea time.

Love Gero so much. gassho village is a must when visiting here. See how life was way back when or enjoy traditional food at one of the cafe. Feed hungry koi, salmon and trout in the many ponds or ride down the roller slides for only 100yen per ride down. Mind you, it's a bit of a walk up hill.

Entrance fee 800 yen. You can take a bus from Gero station for 100 yen. Or if you want to walk it will take about 20 minutes.

A very nice little gassho houses village in Gero, entrance fees is only 800¥, but you can buy from hotel front desk with 100 yen discount .

Beautiful view. You can feed the big fishes and ducky at the pond. You can have a walk there. When you go up the slope, you will find a very long and fun slide there. Remember to keep ¥100 coin for the sliding for each people.