Gifu Ogaki City
Ogaki Sauna, nestled in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture. Since its establishment in 1966, it has been cherished as a sanctuary for men. The sauna room features a stone-style, dry and intensely hot setup, with temperatures rising to around 100-110°C. At the moment you sweat it all out, a cold plunge bath filled with renowned water drawn from underground awaits you. This 'miracle cold plunge bath,' maintaining a temperature of around 14°C throughout the year, combines a sharp coldness with a gentle embrace that wraps around your body. The contrast between the water and the sauna awakens the pinnacle of relaxation. The interior exudes a retro Showa era charm and includes a dining area, relaxation space, and reclining room. On the second floor, the classic ginger pork set meal is available, renowned as a sauna meal. The warm hospitality of the staff naturally provides a sense of comfort to first-time visitors.
A 'Showa Strong Dry' setup at around 110°C, where the dry heat warms the body from the core. Sitting on the two-tiered bench, the second tier offers an experience of piercing heat. It's a space where you can be thoroughly steamed in a retro atmosphere.
A cold plunge bath filled with abundant underground water unique to the 'City of Water, Ogaki,' flowing continuously. It is cold with an average temperature of around 14°C throughout the year, characterized by a soft water quality that envelops the skin. It is referred to as the miracle cold plunge bath.
Open all night on Saturdays
Visited by Our Editors
We actually visited in September 2025
Japan's Finest Cold Plunge Bath Fed by Flowing Groundwater
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JAPAN'S FINEST ONSEN & SAUNA
The Finest Onsen & Sauna in Japan
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Most of what we surveyed never even made it onto this site. This book is a further cut from what did. Our editor bathed in every onsen and sauna in it, and wrote only what they confirmed on the ground.
