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Uchinada Onsen Ishikawa

Uchinada, Ishikawa, Japan
Uchinada Onsen Ishikawa
Location
Uchinada, Ishikawa, Japan
Water type
sodium chloride
Temperature
40 °C
pH
7.3

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
Effortless float
LowHigh

Dense, salty water — you float without effort.

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Uchinada, on the Sea of Japan coast of Ishikawa Prefecture immediately north of Kanazawa, is a coastal town with a long sandy beach stretching along the Uchinada Dunes, a significant natural coastal landform where Japan Ground Self-Defense Force training activities coexist with the coastal nature park and the traditional fishing communities of the Uchinada harbor. Uchinada Onsen Ishikawa draws on chloride-rich coastal thermal waters from the marine geological formations of the Uchinada coastal zone, offering warming maritime baths in a coastal community whose dune landscape, working fishing harbour, and immediate proximity to Kanazawa's cultural attractions create an appealingly varied and accessible Sea of Japan spa setting. The Uchinada Dunes natural park with its coastal pine forests, the Kanazawa port fish market accessible from the coastal road, and the easy cycling access to Kanazawa's Kenroku-en garden and the Higashi Chaya traditional teahouse district make Uchinada a conveniently located coastal spa retreat in northern Ishikawa Prefecture.

Insider tip — Uchinada sits on a sandy peninsula jutting into the Sea of Japan just north of Kanazawa, where sodium-chloride springs emerge close to the dune-lined coast. The ocean setting creates an invigorating contrast between the salty sea air and the warm mineral water. The nearby Uchinada sand dunes are one of Japan's most extensive coastal dune systems, offering scenic pre-bath walks. Bath facilities here are typically modern and well-equipped, catering to Kanazawa day-trippers.
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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 sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).