Tendo Onsen Yamagata

Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

Location: Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Water type: sodium chloride
Temperature: 55 °C
pH: 7.3

Water profile

Thermicity

Sedative

55 °C

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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation

Restorative

LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy

Effortless float

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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.

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Experience the soothing waters of Tendo Onsen Yamagata, a renowned thermal spring and spa nestled in the heart of Tohoku, Japan. This natural oasis is famous for its high-quality chloride water, part of a long thermal tradition. As you unwind in the warm waters, you can also explore the charming city of Tendo, known as the 'Shogi Capital' of Japan, where this traditional game originated.

Insider tip — Tendo Onsen is a classic Japanese hot spring town in Yamagata Prefecture, famous not only for its sodium-chloride waters but also as the shogi (Japanese chess) capital of Japan — the city even stages a living shogi match with townspeople as the pieces each spring. The saline waters emerge at high temperature and are excellent for warming the body through on cold Tohoku winters. The ryokan district along the Tendo River offers traditional inn experiences with kaiseki cuisine and yukata walks. The nearby Yamadera cliff temple is a stunning day trip option.

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