Ogawaya

Experience the gentle natural hot spring of one of Japan's three most famous springs and an authentic sauna through an on-site bath tour

Gifu Gero City

"Gero Onsen Ogawaya" is a hot spring ryokan in Gero, Gifu Prefecture. Guests can enjoy one of Japan's three most famous hot springs across five distinctive large baths, including the 100-tatami White Heron Bath, where the onsen water is enjoyed in a tatami-style bath, the Shiratama-no-Yu, where ultra-fine bubbles gently envelop the skin, and the onsen spa Shin. White Heron Bath and Yakushi-no-Yu are equipped with a dry sauna and cold plunge bath, allowing guests to savor the contrast in temperatures, while Shin features a mist sauna wrapped in stillness. There are also 9 private baths, guest rooms with onsen baths, and dining venues serving Hida beef, making it a place to spend an exceptional time of relaxation.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Gero Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A historic famous spring counted among Japan's three most famous hot springs. The colorless, clear, and mellow water has excellent alkaline properties, gently enveloping the skin and leaving it silky smooth. Guests can fully enjoy this skin-beautifying water in a variety of baths, including the signature White Heron Bath, whose floor is covered with tatami mats, and the open-air bath Kajaru-no-Yu, which overlooks the murmuring Hida River below. It is highly effective at keeping you warm after you leave the bath, with an exquisite texture that warms you from the core.

Sauna

Dry Sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity5people

Men'sWomen's

An authentic dry sauna with spacious L-shaped seating. Gentle heat that is easy on the lungs fills the room, drawing out a pleasant sweat from deep within the body. The softly lit interior is filled with silence, making it ideal for spending a meditative moment away from the noise of everyday life. From beginners to sauna enthusiasts, everyone can enjoy a comfortable sweating experience.

Mist Sauna

45°C

Sauna TypeMist Sauna

Stove Typesteam

Capacity5people

Men'sWomen's

A mist sauna located deep inside the stylish, modern onsen spa Shin. A quiet space with dim lighting is filled with plenty of warm steam. Gentle heat and high-humidity mist softly envelop the entire body, helping to wash away impurities from deep within the pores. Kind to the skin and throat, it offers a supreme healing space that brings deep relaxation to both body and mind.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

18°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity2people

Men'sWomen's

A compact cold plunge bath located right next to the sauna room. The crisp, cold water instantly tightens the body and cools down a post-sauna body with refreshing clarity. Although it uses tap water, the water feels smooth against the skin, and its initial coldness is less harsh. After enjoying the pleasant coolness of the indoor bath, move to the open-air area and enjoy a luxurious outdoor air bath while feeling the breeze.

Business Hours

Monday
15:00〜01:00
05:00〜10:00
Tuesday
15:00〜01:00
05:00〜10:00
Wednesday
15:00〜01:00
05:00〜10:00
Thursday
15:00〜01:00
05:00〜10:00
Friday
15:00〜01:00
05:00〜10:00
Saturday
15:00〜01:00
05:00〜10:00
Sunday
15:00〜01:00
05:00〜10:00
Holiday
15:00〜01:00
05:00〜10:00
💡 [Day-use bathing] 12:00-19:00 (last admission 18:00) *Exclusion dates may apply depending on the season, such as the New Year holidays and Obon

Closed Days: None

Address

570 Yunoshima, Gero, Gifu 509-2207

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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Tattoos in the Communal Bath
No Tattoos

The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.

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