Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Natori, situated between Sendai and the Pacific coast in Miyagi Prefecture, is an important inland city at the mouth of the Natori River, with proximity to the famous Akiu Onsen hot spring resort nestled upstream in the scenic Natori River gorge. Natori Onsen Miyagi draws on sodium and bicarbonate thermal waters from Miyagi's geothermally active terrain, providing soothing baths for residents and travellers exploring the broader Sendai spa corridor in the Tohoku region. The coastal area near Natori was heavily affected by the 2011 tsunami, and the community's rebuilding efforts have become a testament to the enduring spirit of coastal Tohoku.
Insider tip — Natori Onsen lies between Sendai and the Zao volcano range in Miyagi prefecture, with bicarbonate waters that emerge clear and slightly slippery with alkaline minerals. The city borders Sendai Airport and the Natori River coastal pine forest, one of the stretches of kaigan matsubara shoreline that was devastated and is now being slowly restored. The thermal facility has become part of the area's post-2011 regeneration, drawing both local residents and visitors touring the recovery coast.