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Goreisen

御霊泉

Public Bathhouse
Chubu·Aichi

Day Use

Yes
10:00–16:15

Weekdays 10:15–16:15 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00–16:15 *Last admission by 16:40

¥1,500

For set of 4 tickets, sold on 1F.

Bathing & Water

Natural onsen water

Uses natural hot spring water

Outdoor BathYes

Open-air outdoor bath

Han-roten with great view

Indoor BathYes

Enclosed indoor bathing area

SaunaNo

Sauna room of any kind

Cold BathNo

Cold water plunge bath, typically used after sauna

Bathing Arrangements

Private BathNo

Private bath available for day-use visitors or hotel guests to reserve

Mixed BathingNo

Shared bathing area for all genders

Policies & Services

TattooNo

Allows entry with visible tattoos

KidsYes

Welcomes children and families

DiningYes

Restaurant or dining open to visitors (not just hotel meal plans)

Dango recommended

WashingYes

Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided

TowelsYes

Towels available to rent or borrow

Rest AreaYes

Relaxation space for after bathing

ParkingYes

On-site or nearby parking available

一畑山薬師寺御霊泉

Ihatasan Yakushiji Goreisen
Drinkable
Simple

Sodium Bicarbonate-Carbonate spring

Cold mineral source · 14°CCold mineral
Composition fingerprint0.7 g/kg dissolved · Hypotonic
Na⁺98
HCO₃⁻68
CO₃²⁻28
CationsAnions
Sodium Na⁺
salt's cation — pairs with chloride to make the water salty.
Bicarbonate HCO₃⁻
"soda" — softens skin, leaves it smooth.
Known good for
  • Smooth skindry, rough skin
  • Recoveryfatigue, stress

A cold-mineral spring (14.3 °C) at Ihatasan Yakushiji, reheated for bathing. Lightly mineralized at about 697 mg/kg, it is alkaline and soft on the skin, with notable fluoride and metasilicic acid carried alongside the bicarbonate framework. The certificate also approves it for drinking — one of the rarer sources that doubles as a fountain — and lists digestive complaints among its indications.

Analyzed Dec 10, 2021·株式会社 環境科学研究所·Cert no. 愛知県第2号

Explore the water

Views

Mountains
Forest

Highlights

Drinking Spring

About

Goreisen is a small day-use bath inside the grounds of Ichihatasan Yakushiji (一畑山薬師寺), a Rinzai temple in Okazaki. The bathing hall has just two shared tubs and around five smaller one-person tubs, with windows looking out over the surrounding hills. The water is clear, colorless and drinkable, and visitors are given an empty bottle at reception to take some home. The spring has a story behind it. When the temple planned to drill for hot water in the late 1980s, a geological survey of the bedrock found the odds of striking a spring there essentially nil. The temple drilled anyway, and after eight months of work past 1,500 meters down, water finally came up in 1990. Bathing tickets are usually given out as an offering when you take a paid prayer service, so a soak here often follows a temple visit rather than standing on its own.

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Slava
3 months ago

Conceptually, a very interesting place because it is an onsen in a temple. The temple itself is huge and popular; while I was there, several ceremonies were taking place, and there were many amulet sales, etc. I didn't expect much from the onsen, I came only for the interesting concept. But I was wrong, the onsen itself turned out to be excellent! Bright, well-ventilated room. One wall is missing (a large window is slid open), right in front of the exit to the street is a bath. You can sit on the edge and look into the distance. The view of the forest and the mountains stretching far away is rare for such establishments. There are also 5 individual barrels, each representing one of the elements - earth, water, etc. And one large indoor bath. All baths are about 41 degrees Celsius. "Tickets" (donations) are sold on the first floor as a set of 4 for 1500 yen, valid for 9 months. Another feature is the drinking water source! Very tasty mineral water. You can take some with you; a small bottle is provided. The cafeteria on the first floor is delicious - dango is recommended in all reviews. I tried it - tasty. Definitely recommended to visit.

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Last updated August 26, 2026