Seki Kanko Hotel Nishinoya Bekkan; Mugegawa Onsen
Seki, Gifu, Japan
- Location
- Seki, Gifu, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 39 °C
- pH
- 8
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
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Mugegawa Onsen, an annex of the Nishinoya hotel in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, sits along the Muge river and runs alkaline (pH 8) thermal bicarbonate water at 39°C, alongside an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Mugegawa Onsen is attached to the Nishinoya Hotel annex in Seki, Gifu — Japan's renowned blade-making capital, where master craftsmen have forged swords and knives for 700 years. The Muge river valley setting provides a tranquil forest retreat after touring the city's famous knife museum.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.