Gandatekyo Himeshaga no Yu
巌立峡ひめしゃがの湯がんだてきょうひめしゃがのゆ
Rare carbonated spring with bubbling baths near Gandatekyo gorge
Day Use
YesAdults (middle school and above) ¥900; elementary school ¥500; under elementary school free. Last entry 20:30.
Bathing & Water
Uses natural hot spring water
Open-air outdoor bath
Enclosed indoor bathing area
Sauna room of any kind
Cold water plunge bath, typically used after sauna
Bathing Arrangements
Shared bathing area for all genders
Policies & Services
Allows entry with visible tattoos
A restaurant or dining room open to visitors, not only meals for overnight guests
Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided
Towels to rent or borrow at the desk
Relaxation space for after bathing
On-site or nearby parking available
Highlights
Drinking SpringAbout
Gandatekyo Himeshaga no Yu (巌立峡ひめしゃがの湯) sits in the Hida-Osaka Onsen-go (飛騨小坂温泉郷) near the volcanic Gandatekyo (巌立峡) gorge in Gero, Gifu. The water is a reddish-brown carbonated spring that has been flowing here for over 300 years. The indoor main bath runs it fresh as kakenagashi (かけ流し, free-flowing without recirculation), and within a few minutes of soaking tiny bubbles cling to the skin. Outside, a separate open-air pool called Gensen Sonomamma Buro (源泉そのまんま風呂) pipes the raw unheated source straight from the ground: it comes out cold, but bathers find themselves warmed through by the time they get out. There is also a Finnish sauna with loylu (ロウリュ, water poured on heated stones) and a cold plunge bath. At the entrance, a licensed drinking fountain flows year-round so anyone can taste the spring water.
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Last updated October 7, 2026