Ashi Yu (Do no Eki Itano)
Itano, Tokushima, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Itano, Tokushima, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Ashi Yu (Do no Eki Itano) is a thermal foot bath located in Itano, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Its sodium-chloride water emerges at around 41°C, feeding an indoor bath and an open-air outdoor bath (rotenburo), with a sauna.
Insider tip — This roadside onsen in Tokushima Prefecture sits along a scenic rural route, offering a relaxed soak in mildly salty sodium-chloride waters. The foot-bath (ashi-yu) format is ideal for weary travelers passing through. Arrive early morning to enjoy the spring in near solitude before the day-trippers arrive. Surrounding farmland gives the setting an authentic, unhurried character.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).