Gujo Hachiman Onsen

Gujo Hachiman, Gifu, Chubu, Japan

Location: Gujo Hachiman, 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

Gujo Hachiman Onsen is found in the castle town of Gujo Hachiman, Gifu Prefecture, celebrated throughout Japan for its exceptionally pure water used in food production and its vibrant summer Bon Odori dance festival, one of the nation's most famous. The siliceous thermal waters flow through this picturesque riverside town, whose historic streetscapes and canals are fed by the pristine Yoshida River. Soaking in these mineral-rich baths offers a perfect complement to exploring Gujo Hachiman Castle and participating in the town's lively cultural traditions.

Insider tip — Gujo Hachiman Onsen flows through a castle town famous for its crystal-clear river and the wild summer Bon Odori dance festival that runs nightly for 32 consecutive days in August. Bicarbonate spring water at 40°C is drawn into bathhouses clustered along the Yoshida River, where bathers can hear the stream rushing below open windows. The town's preserved Edo-period streetscape creates a timeless setting for an evening soak. The surrounding Nagara River system is also renowned for fly-fishing.

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