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Yamato Onsen Kanagawa

Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan
Yamato Onsen Kanagawa
Location
Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
40 °C
pH
8

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
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Yamato Onsen is a conveniently located hot spring in Yamato city, a densely populated residential municipality in the central part of Kanagawa Prefecture situated between Yokohama and Sagamihara, notable as a key junction on the Sagami Railway connecting the Kanagawa interior to Tokyo and the coast. The bicarbonate thermal waters provide gentle relaxation and skin-softening benefits, serving the city's large suburban population with accessible thermal wellness. The onsen occupies a practical position within the dense Kanagawa urban fabric, offering the restorative benefits of mineral bathing to commuters and residents in one of the most densely populated areas of the greater Tokyo metropolitan region.

Insider tip — Yamato Onsen serves a densely populated commuter city bisected by the Sotetsu and Odakyu railway lines, where the sento functions as a genuine neighborhood anchor. The bicarbonate-rich thermal water is sourced from the deep Sagami Plain sedimentary aquifer, imparting a mild alkaline smoothness to the skin. Evening visits during weekday rush hour reveal the authentic rhythms of suburban Japanese bath culture.
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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 bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).