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Shirakawa Suigen
白川水源Kumamoto · Kyushu
A spring on the grounds of Shirakawa Yoshimi Shrine in Minamiaso village, discharging ~60 tons of crystal-clear water per minute year-round at a constant 14°C, forming the headwaters of the Shirakawa River. Designated one of Japan's '100 Best Waters' (Ministry of the Environment, 1985).
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.4· 6,663 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- 100-yen 'cooperation fee'/donation per person; free for middle-schoolers and younger. Verified minamiaso.info.
- Nearest station
- Minami-Aso Railway 'Minamiaso Shirakawa-Suigen' Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
9-min walk to the spring; also reachable via Minami-Aso 'Yurutto Bus' from Tateno Station, or express bus from JR Kumamoto Station.
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