Soak in the cold mineral spring plunge bath and the spectacular views of Hakusan in a World Heritage gassho village
Gifu Shirakawa Village, Ono District
"Natural Hot Spring Shirakawagou no Yu" is the only natural hot spring facility inside the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawagou gassho-zukuri village. The spacious public bath, lavishly built with hinoki cypress, offers soothing relaxation that seems to blend into the historic landscape, along with the scent of wood. The sauna includes a high-temperature sauna in the men’s bath and a gentle mist sauna in the women’s bath. The cold plunge bath uses the spring water itself, a cold mineral spring. Its crisp, naturally chilled sensation firmly tightens the body after sauna use. From the open-air bath, you can take in views of the Hakusan mountain range and the clear stream of the Shogawa River, making the totonou experience while feeling the seasons of this World Heritage site with your whole body truly exceptional.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A sodium chloride spring. This slightly yellow-brown, weakly alkaline natural hot spring contains iron. It is known for its skin-smoothing beauty benefits and for warming the body from the inside out. In the hinoki-built indoor baths and the open-air bath overlooking the spectacular Hakusan views, you can fully enjoy the blessings of this World Heritage site.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity6people
A dry sauna installed on the men’s bath side. In this compact space surrounded by hinoki cypress walls, heat is efficiently delivered to the body. It quickly warms you up after a walk through the World Heritage site and brings out a satisfying sweat.
Sauna TypeSteam Sauna
Capacity4people
A gently moisturizing mist sauna on the women’s bath side. With its mild temperature setting, it lets you relax without placing too much strain on the body, while enjoying the skin-beautifying effects of the humidity. It pairs well with the hinoki cypress bath in the indoor bathing area, making it easy to enjoy a leisurely wellness session.
Water QualityHot Spring Water
Capacity1people
A cold plunge bath that uses the spring water itself, luxurious as it is. Its skin-friendly water quality, containing natural minerals, is characterized by a pleasantly tactile feel, and its wild, invigorating sharpness is irresistible.
Closed Days: Thursday
337 Ogimachi, Shirakawa Village, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
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Soak in the cold mineral spring plunge bath and the spectacular views of Hakusan in a World Heritage gassho village
Gifu Shirakawa Village, Ono District
"Natural Hot Spring Shirakawagou no Yu" is the only natural hot spring facility inside the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawagou gassho-zukuri village. The spacious public bath, lavishly built with hinoki cypress, offers soothing relaxation that seems to blend into the historic landscape, along with the scent of wood. The sauna includes a high-temperature sauna in the men’s bath and a gentle mist sauna in the women’s bath. The cold plunge bath uses the spring water itself, a cold mineral spring. Its crisp, naturally chilled sensation firmly tightens the body after sauna use. From the open-air bath, you can take in views of the Hakusan mountain range and the clear stream of the Shogawa River, making the totonou experience while feeling the seasons of this World Heritage site with your whole body truly exceptional.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A sodium chloride spring. This slightly yellow-brown, weakly alkaline natural hot spring contains iron. It is known for its skin-smoothing beauty benefits and for warming the body from the inside out. In the hinoki-built indoor baths and the open-air bath overlooking the spectacular Hakusan views, you can fully enjoy the blessings of this World Heritage site.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity6people
A dry sauna installed on the men’s bath side. In this compact space surrounded by hinoki cypress walls, heat is efficiently delivered to the body. It quickly warms you up after a walk through the World Heritage site and brings out a satisfying sweat.
Sauna TypeSteam Sauna
Capacity4people
A gently moisturizing mist sauna on the women’s bath side. With its mild temperature setting, it lets you relax without placing too much strain on the body, while enjoying the skin-beautifying effects of the humidity. It pairs well with the hinoki cypress bath in the indoor bathing area, making it easy to enjoy a leisurely wellness session.
Water QualityHot Spring Water
Capacity1people
A cold plunge bath that uses the spring water itself, luxurious as it is. Its skin-friendly water quality, containing natural minerals, is characterized by a pleasantly tactile feel, and its wild, invigorating sharpness is irresistible.
Closed Days: Thursday
337 Ogimachi, Shirakawa Village, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more