Shirakawa Spring
In Japanese: 白川水源

The source of the Shirakawa River, where about 60 tonnes of 14°C water wells up every minute. You may drink it or take some home.
100 Best Waters of Japan
Nearby
- Takamori Spring Water Tunnel Park ≈ 15 min by car
- Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine ≈ 25 min by car
- Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater ≈ 25 min by car
- Kusasenri (Mt. Aso) ≈ 25 min by car
- Sensuikyo Gorge ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 15 min walk from Minamiaso-Shirakawa-Suigen Sta. (Minamiaso Railway)
- Fee
- Conservation fee 100 yen (high school age and up)
- Good to know
- Bottles are sold on site
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info