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Motegi Onsen

Motegi, Tochigi, Japan
Motegi Onsen
Location
Motegi, Tochigi, Japan
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
40 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

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

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Motegi Onsen is located in Motegi Town, Tochigi Prefecture, home to the Mobility Resort Motegi (formerly Twin Ring Motegi) — one of Japan's premier motorsport facilities, hosting MotoGP and Super GT races on its combined oval and road circuits in a woodland setting that has made Motegi synonymous with Japanese motorsport culture and Honda's engineering passion. The siliceous thermal waters here provide recovery and relaxation facilities alongside one of Japan's most celebrated racing circuits, where the combination of high-speed automotive culture and traditional mineral spring bathing creates an unexpectedly distinctive Tochigi wellness destination. Bathing at Motegi Onsen after experiencing the adrenaline of a motorsport event at the Mobility Resort circuit provides one of Japan's most unusual spa experiences, where the intensity of automotive racing culture is counterbalanced by the ancient therapeutic traditions of Japanese siliceous mineral spring bathing in the forests of eastern Tochigi.

Insider tip — Motegi sits on the hilly eastern edge of Tochigi, close to the Ibaraki border and the Twin Ring Motegi motorsport circuit. The onsen taps into bicarbonate-rich groundwater percolating through ancient granite ridges. Bathers report a refreshingly clean, slightly sweet taste to the water. Visit in autumn when the surrounding mountains blaze with momiji foliage.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).