Moriyoshi Onsen
- Location
- Moriyoshi, Akita Prefecture, Tohoku, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Moriyoshi Onsen is nestled in the former Moriyoshi Town, now part of Kitaakita City in Akita Prefecture, at the base of Mount Moriyoshi, a volcanic peak celebrated among Tohoku skiing enthusiasts for its exceptional powder snow conditions and challenging backcountry terrain that rival the famous ski mountains of Hokkaido. The mountain's slopes transform dramatically through the seasons, from a winter paradise of deep powder and frost-laden forests to summer hiking trails through alpine wildflower meadows and forested ridgelines with sweeping views across northern Akita. The thermal springs here warm skiers and hikers in equal measure, offering authentic mountain hospitality in a community defined by its relationship with Moriyoshi's dramatic volcanic landscape.