Mantenboshi Onsen; Hotto Salon
Nakatsugawa, Gifu, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Nakatsugawa, Gifu, Japan
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Mantenboshi Onsen Hotto Salon, located in Nakatsugawa, Gifu prefecture, offers thermal water at 40°C split between an indoor bath and an open-air outdoor bath, with a sauna as well.
Insider tip — Mantenboshi means a sky full of stars, and the outdoor baths here on clear Nakatsugawa nights fulfil that promise far from city light pollution. Nakatsugawa is a post-station on the historic Nakasendo highway, and the local kurikinton chestnut sweet is one of Gifu most beloved autumn confections.
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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 thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.