Nagaragawa Onsen Juhachiro

♨️160 years of bath-hopping at a storied inn on the Nagara River

Gifu · Nagaragawa Onsen Juhachiro

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Two Communal Baths and Kura no Yu

• ♨️Iron-rich Nagaragawa Onsen — clear and colorless, it turns reddish-brown on contact with air
• 🌅Move between the two communal baths, Kawa no Se and Kawa no Ne, each wearing a different face at dawn and dusk
• 🏛️Kura no Yu, reborn from a 130-year-old Meiji-era storehouse, dazzles with stained glass

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An Open-Air Bath Steeped in Ukai

• 🐦An open-air bath carved throughout with motifs of ukai, traditional cormorant fishing
• 💡At night, underwater lighting illuminates the surface for a magical scene
• 🌊Take in the cool breeze off the clear Nagara River flowing right before you, with all your senses

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Herbal Bath and Silky Bath

• 🌿The herbal bath, blended with 10 herbs under the supervision of Gifu Pharmaceutical University
• 🫧The Silky Bath, with fine bubbles that cleanse deep into pores, and Neyu, a bath you can lie back in
• 🪟An indoor view bath with walls dressed in Gifu's own Mino washi paper

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Rooms Facing the River

• 🛁A range of rooms, including the special rooms Minato and Seiryo no Ma, each with a private open-air bath
• 🏞️Most rooms face the Nagara River, with 10-mat riverside rooms at the core
• 🛏️From tatami rooms to Japanese-modern bedrooms, this is an inn with over 160 years of history

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Hida Beef and Seasonal Kaiseki

• 🥩A designated Hida beef restaurant — savor kaiseki built around top-grade Hida black wagyu
• 🍲A seasonal kaiseki of at least seven dishes built on the classic one-soup-three-sides format, changing every month
• 💧The head chef, a certified medicinal-cuisine specialist, cooks with the Nagara River's filtered groundwater, championing local ingredients

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Basho's Poetry Runs Through the Inn

• 📜The lobby overlooking the Nagara River bears Basho's own writing, Juhachiro-ki
• 🎏A gift shop stocked with original ayu-shaped sweets and Gifu specialties
• 👘An ukai-themed corridor, a post-bath lounge, and colored yukata rentals (¥550 for women)

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Ukai and a Walk Through Kawaramachi

• 🔥A base for watching the 1,300-year tradition of cormorant fishing on the Nagara River
• 🏘️Stroll the old streets of Kawaramachi, still steeped in historic charm
• ⛰️Riverside scenery at the foot of Mount Kinka, with Gifu Castle in view

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Convenient Access from Gifu Station

• 🚌Take the Gifu Bus from JR or Meitetsu Gifu Station to the Nagarabashi-Minami/Kawaramachi stop, then walk 2 minutes
• 🚐A free shuttle bus runs to Gifu Station every morning
• 🅿️Free parking for about 150 vehicles; about an hour by car from Nagoya

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Herbal Bath and Silky Bath

• 🌿The herbal bath, blended with 10 herbs under the supervision of Gifu Pharmaceutical University
• 🫧The Silky Bath, with fine bubbles that cleanse deep into pores, and Neyu, a bath you can lie back in
• 🪟An indoor view bath with walls dressed in Gifu's own Mino washi paper

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Rooms Facing the River

• 🛁A range of rooms, including the special rooms Minato and Seiryo no Ma, each with a private open-air bath
• 🏞️Most rooms face the Nagara River, with 10-mat riverside rooms at the core
• 🛏️From tatami rooms to Japanese-modern bedrooms, this is an inn with over 160 years of history

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Two communal baths that change character morning and night, facing the clear waters of the Nagara River; a bath reborn from a 130-year-old storehouse; and Hida beef kaiseki to close the day. At the spot Matsuo Basho named Juhachiro for its beauty, immerse yourself fully in the bath-hopping tradition of an inn now over 160 years old.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 22:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Nagaragawa Onsen Juhachiro?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Nagaragawa Onsen Juhachiro located?

It is in Gero · Takayama · Gifu Gifu. Address: 10 Minatomachi, Gifu-shi, Gifu.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩209,929 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.