Enbara Clear Blue: Five Senses Sauna and Wellness Retreat Experience
Renew your mind, body, and soul as you soak in nature's goodness at a private sauna and engage your senses in a setting of profound beauty, where the life-sustaining crystal clear waters Enbara Clear Blue run free. Breathe deep, cast your worries aside and unwind as you take in the earthy fragrance of seasonal Japanese herbs, and the welcoming warmth emanating from the firewood while you enjoy your slow sauna session. Listen to the rustling of the wind in the trees, the rushing of the river waters, the harmonies of the wild birdsongs as you cool down in the constantly refreshing, mineral-rich Enbara River (14°C in summer, 8°C in winter). Savor delicious coffee brewed from subterranean spring water and a lunch made from local, seasonal ingredients. Rediscover yourself in nature's rhythms.
Recommended points
● Encounter living headwaters: The vast limestone bedrock in the region filters the Enbara River, resulting in waters of crystal clear clarity, a testament to nature's blessings shaped by time and geology. Beyond just cooling down, soaking in these living waters is an experience embodying reconnection to nature's cycles.
● Steep in stillness: Melt into the deep peace that comes from a surrounding filled with wood-fired heat, aromas of Japanese herbs, and an absence of man-made noise. Reservations are limited to one group per day, allowing for complete privacy and opportunities to reset and recover.
● Reawaken your senses: After your sauna, you will be served coffee brewed with subterranean spring water and a meal made of seasonal local ingredients. These same invigorating waters flow into the Nagara River, a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) that nurtures the well-known and well-loved ayu (sweetfish). Engage your five senses with a life in a village woven into the rhythms of nature.
● Specialty refreshments: Enjoy coffee made with mineral-rich subterranean spring water, and in summer, sweets made from riverweed that only thrives in the most pristine of waters.
Overview
- Season
- 2025/12/1～2027/3/31 (Excluding weekends, public holidays, year-end and New Year’s holidays)
- Activity Time
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- Place
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※ Please contact us for further details.
- Number of Participants
- 2 to 8 people
- Reference Price
- ※ Please contact us for further details.
※ Guide interpreters, pick up and drop off transportation as well as other arrangements can be made. Please inquire for further details.
- Starting Point
- JR Gifu Station or hotel within Gifu City
- Ending Point
- JR Gifu Station or hotel within Gifu City
- Meeting Time
- 8:30
- Schedule
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8:30 - Meetup at Gifu Station or hotel within Gifu City
9:30 - Genryu (river source) retreat sauna
12:45 - Spring water point: Draw from the Enbara River's subterranean source before moving to the next location
13:15 - Lunch (Japanese-Western fusion lunch), coffee (or tea) made with subterranean spring water, sweets (exclusively for summer - rare riverweed sweets)
15:30 - Dispersal at Gifu Station or hotel within Gifu City
* This itinerary is an example
- Important Information
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・Please bring your own swimwear and towels. River sandals and drinking water are provided free of charge; towel ponchos available for rent at 500 yen.
・The heat of the tent sauna is usually at around 75–110°C, though this may vary depending on the firewood used and external temperatures. Staff will regulate the temperature and humidity to your preference and comfort.
・The event will proceed even in rainy weather unless warnings are issued. Should cancellation occur due to the weather or high water levels, you will be notified by the morning of the event. You will be issued a full refund.
・The venue is close to forests and rivers, which means that there are many insects about in summer. We recommend wearing lighter-colored clothes (dark colors attract insects) and bringing insect repellant.
- Contact Information
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Discover GIFU
Phone number: +81-(0)58-265-4831 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
Email address: customer@gifu-tj.jp
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