Kushihara Onsen; Sasayuri no Yu
Ena, Gifu, Japan
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- Location
- Ena, Gifu, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
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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Sasayuri no Yu, in Ena, Gifu, draws bicarbonate water at 40°C amid the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. Indoor bath, outdoor rotenburo and sauna are available.
Insider tip — Sasayuri no Yu, the bamboo-lily spring, serves the Kushihara district of Ena City where the narrow Kiso River gorge cuts through the volcanic and sedimentary geology of the Kiso foothills. Ena City is the site of the Enakyō gorge — one of Japan most dramatic artificial lake gorges created by the Ena Dam on the Kiso River — whose flooded valley now offers boat tours through submerged forest landscapes and whose canyon walls support colonies of the sasayuri lily (Lilium japonicum) that gives this spring its poetic name.
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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.