MARUHA Gongitsune no Yu

This bathhouse is located just one minute from the Handa Chuo Interchange on the Chita Hanto Road. This hot springs day-bath, The Gongitsune, is aptly named after the masterpiece of the children’s literature writer, Niimi Nankichi, whose hometown is Handa City. One can enjoy rather higher temperature waters at 44 to 45 °C here. It houses a quintessential Japanese bath wafting with tree balm, and another open-air bath amidst a Japanese garden. The free flowing spring waters of the Takitsuboyu bath percolate up from 1,500m underground at 59.2 °C. This high-salt spring (hypertonic alkalescent hot spring waters) is said to have beneficial properties for neuralgia, sore muscles, and joints.

Spot details

Address: Aichi Pref. Handashi Heiwachou 5-73 Map
Area: Chita Area
Phone: 0569278878
Hours: 10:00-22:00
Closed: Monday (closed on Tuesday if it is a public holiday)
Fees: [Bathing charge]Adults800yen-, Children500yen-
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club, others)
Smoking: Available(Smoking areaAvailable)
Wi-Fi: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 3,001-5,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Infant friendly: Possible (Children who have not taken a bath are not allowed, but are welcome in the dining room)