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Uji Onsen

Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Uji Onsen
Location
Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Water type
silica
Temperature
42 °C
pH
7.2

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
42 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh

Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SiliceSodiumBicarbonates

Yamashiro is a Japanese word with kanji often meaning mountain castle (山城). There are however other kanji spellings.Yamashiro, Kyoto, former town in Japan

Yamashiro, Tokushima, former town in Japan

Yamashiro Province, former Japanese province

Japanese battleship Yamashiro, a battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy

Yamashiro Onsen, an onsen in Kaga, Ishikawa province

Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium, an athletic stadium in Uji, Kyoto, Japan

Yamashiro Historic District, a villa, restaurant, and gardens in Los Angeles, California

Yamashiro, or yamajiro, category of Japanese castle in which the main structures are located on a mountain

Insider tip — Uji Onsen emerges just minutes from the UNESCO-listed Byodoin Temple, offering a serene counterpoint to sightseeing. The silica-laden water has a faint milky tint and leaves skin glowing after a single soak. Many visitors combine the onsen with a stroll along the Uji River and a bowl of matcha ice cream. Weekday afternoons are uncrowded and the light through the cedar-framed windows is superb.
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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 silica water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).