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Minokamo Onsen

Minokamo, Gifu, Chubu, Japan
Minokamo Onsen
Location
Minokamo, Gifu, Chubu, Japan
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
40 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

The Takayama Main Line is a Japanese railway line between Gifu Station in Gifu and Toyama Station in Toyama, operated by Central Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company. The line directly links the Chūkyō Metropolitan Area and Hokuriku region in a shorter distance, but with a longer travel time, than by using the combination of the Tōkaidō Shinkansen and Hokuriku Main Line. Now the line primarily functions as a way to access the scenic areas of Hida, in the rugged mountains of northern Gifu Prefecture, such as Gero onsen, Takayama, Shirakawa-gō, and the Kiso River. The first section of the line, between Gifu and Kagamigahara, opened in 1920 . The whole line was completed in 1934.

Insider tip — Minokamo Onsen lies on the Kiso River plain in southern Gifu, where spa facilities channel bicarbonate thermal water into well-appointed indoor baths. The city's location between Nagoya and the Hida mountains makes it an accessible day-trip for urban bathers. Waters are smooth and mildly alkaline, earning the local nickname 'beauty water.' Evening bathers are treated to illuminated views of the Kiso riverbank from the upper-floor facilities.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).