Gyogi Onsen
Itami, Hyogo, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Itami, Hyogo, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Gyogi Onsen is located in Itami, Hyogo Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride thermal water reaches 40°C (104°F), in a facility that includes an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Gyogi Onsen honors the Buddhist monk Gyoki (668–749 AD) — one of Japan's most remarkable figures, who mapped the first comprehensive atlas of Japan, organized peasant labor to build roads and bridges, and helped construct Todaiji Temple's Great Buddha in Nara (the world's largest bronze statue). Gyoki is also credited with establishing dozens of temples, hostels for travelers, and communal baths (yado) across Japan — making an onsen named after him a fitting tribute. Itami city is where Japanese single malt whisky was pioneered at Kotobuki-sen distillery (1661).
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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 sodium chloride & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.