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Yoshinoya Kawaguchiko Fujisan

Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, Chubu, Japan
Yoshinoya Kawaguchiko Fujisan
Location
Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, Chubu, Japan
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
41 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
41 °C
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

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

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

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Yoshinoya Kawaguchiko Fujisan draws bicarbonate-rich geothermal water in the Fuji Five Lakes region, where thermal bathing with perfect cone-shaped views of Mount Fuji reflected in the surface of Lake Kawaguchi creates the quintessential Japanese wellness postcard — an experience that has drawn Japanese and foreign visitors to this volcanic highland since the establishment of the Fuji worship tradition in the Edo period. The bicarbonate spring waters emerging from volcanic geology in the Fuji volcanic zone provide therapeutic mineral bathing for digestive and circulatory conditions in a resort region that was designated UNESCO World Heritage property in 2013 for Mount Fuji's extraordinary cultural significance as Japan's sacred mountain and the subject of more artistic representations than any other natural feature in the world. The autumn red foliage of Fuji's lower slopes, the morning calm on Lake Kawaguchi when Fuji's reflection is perfect and undistorted, and the local hōtō flat noodle hotpot cuisine of the Yamanashi highlands create a complete sensory Fuji region experience.

Insider tip — Kawaguchiko sits on the northern shore of the Fuji Five Lakes, offering some of Japan's most iconic views of Mount Fuji reflected in calm water. Yoshinoya ryokan's outdoor baths are oriented to frame Fuji on the horizon and the bicarbonate water is smooth and warming after hiking the forested lakeside trails. Autumn foliage from late October transforms the surrounding maple groves into vivid crimson, coinciding with the mountain's first snowcap for a photographer's dream combination.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °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).