Hida Kawa Onsen; Shimizu no Yu
Gero, Gifu, Japan
- Location
- Gero, Gifu, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Shimizu no Yu, in the historic hot-spring town of Gero, Gifu, uses sodium-chloride water at 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna are available.
Insider tip — Shimizu no Yu serves the Hida River shore of Gero City, one of Japan three celebrated spa destinations alongside Arima and Kusatsu — a distinction bestowed by the 10th-century monk Nishigori Yorimitsu who identified these springs as Japan finest after bathing in all the nation thermal waters. The Gero Onsen district on the Hida River canyon floor has evolved from medieval pilgrimage spa to modern resort town, and the alkaline spring waters that made Gero famous have sustained bathers in this dramatic mountain gorge for over a thousand years of continuous use.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.