Hida Shokawa Onsen Okako no Yu
Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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In Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture, Hida Shokawa Onsen Okako no Yu taps bicarbonate water at 40°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo, and a sauna make up this bathhouse near the Shokawa valley.
Insider tip — Hida Shokawa Onsen Okako no Yu sits in the scenic Shokawa Valley near the UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go gassho farmhouses. Its lightly bicarbonate waters leave the skin silky and refreshed, earning it the nickname beauty bath among local women. Visit in autumn when the surrounding beech forests turn gold and steam rises dramatically from the outdoor pools.
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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 bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).