Kakamigahara Onsen; Megumi no Yu
Kakamigahara, Gifu, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kakamigahara, Gifu, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 39 °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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Megumi no Yu, at Kakamigahara Onsen in Gifu Prefecture, runs thermal sodium-chloride water at 39°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Megumi no Yu' (blessed waters) at Kakamigahara Onsen in the city adjacent to Gifu's aviation museum — home of the Japan Aerospace Self-Defence Force's largest facility. Kakamigahara means 'fragrant fields' in classical Japanese. The blessed waters offer a grounding contrast to the high-tech aerospace environment next door.
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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 & sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.