UgakunoIeSugiyama

A cormorant-fishing inn famous for its spectacular rooftop open-air bath with views of Gifu Castle and its milky free-flowing natural hot spring

Gifu Gifu City

Ugaku no Ie Sugiyama is a long-established hot spring ryokan in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture. Located on the banks of the Nagara River, it is known as an inn associated with cormorant fishing, one of the classic summer sights. The onsen features a spacious observatory large bath where guests can luxuriate in rare reddish-brown Nagara River Onsen with free-flowing natural spring water. In addition, the rooftop open-air bath offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the gentle flow of the clear Nagara River and the beautiful Gifu Castle illuminated at the summit of Mount Kinka, allowing guests to fully enjoy a bath steeped in atmosphere.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Nagara River Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

An observatory large bath where you can luxuriate in the famous Nagara River Onsen, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Hot Springs, with free-flowing natural spring water. The reddish-brown milky bath, rich in iron, warms the body exceptionally well and is expected to help soothe fatigue at the root, including cold sensitivity, neuralgia, and joint pain. While gazing leisurely at Mount Kinka filling the large windows and the seasonal beauty of nature, you can enjoy the supreme relaxation of immersing yourself in this fresh, famous hot spring.

Rooftop Open-Air Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A spectacular open-air bath on the hotel's rooftop floor, offering an overwhelming sense of openness. You can soak in free-flowing natural hot spring water while feeling the murmur of the clear Nagara River and the pleasant river breeze on your skin. At dusk, the sky glows beautifully, and at night, you can look out over the illuminated Gifu Castle shining atop Mount Kinka and a glittering starry sky in a sweeping panorama, creating an exceptional bathing experience that will become an unforgettable travel memory.

Business Hours

Monday
15:00〜00:00
06:00〜09:00
Tuesday
15:00〜00:00
06:00〜09:00
Wednesday
15:00〜00:00
06:00〜09:00
Thursday
15:00〜00:00
06:00〜09:00
Friday
15:00〜00:00
06:00〜09:00
Saturday
15:00〜00:00
06:00〜09:00
Sunday
15:00〜00:00
06:00〜09:00
Holiday
15:00〜00:00
06:00〜09:00

Closed Days: None

Address

502-0071 Gifu Prefecture, Gifu City, Nagara 73-1

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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