Osorezan Bodaiji Hot Springs
Osorezan, Mutsu, Aomori, Japan
- Location
- Osorezan, Mutsu, Aomori, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Located in Mutsu Aomori Tohoku, Japan, Osorezan Bodaiji Hot Springs is a unique thermal experience surrounded by the eerie atmosphere of Osorezan, a mountain considered one of the three most sacred and macabre sites in Japan. The hot springs are known for their sulfurous water, rich in minerals. Visitors can relax and rejuvenate in this natural setting. The area offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Insider tip — Osorezan Bodaiji is one of Japan's three most sacred sites, a volcanic caldera in Aomori where the acrid sulfur smell and barren moonscape have inspired Buddhist visions of the underworld for over a millennium. The onsen baths here are among the most acidic in Japan, with milky yellow water that the temple monks believe purifies body and soul simultaneously. The site is only fully open to visitors during summer festival weeks in July and October.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).