Apr 3–5, 2026 Gifu, Aichi & Mie Sauna Trip
I've visited Gifu and Nagoya many times. Even after so many visits, the area is packed with hot spring and sauna facilities you can't possibly see them all. I used to keep going back to a few places I got hooked on, so there were times when I didn't make much progress exploring new ones. On this trip I was able to visit places I had never been to before that showed great potential. Here is an account of my Tokai sauna trip from Gifu to Mie to Nagoya.

Shin Gifu Sauna
A passionate sauna with Nagara River spring water and the Infinite Heatwave

Natural Hot Spring Mitsumine
Totonou beneath the full-bloom cherry blossoms

Yudokoro Minori
Hojicha-scented heat waves and natural groundwater

Shinme no Yu
A panoramic onsen overlooking the Nobi Plain

Sauna Fuji
An oasis for men spreading across four basement floors
