Omachi Onsen Hijiri no Yu
Ōmachi, Saga, Japan
- Location
- Ōmachi, Saga, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Omachi Onsen Hijiri no Yu is located in Ōmachi, Saga prefecture, on the island of Kyūshū. The sodium-chloride water emerges at 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna make up this local bathhouse.
Insider tip — Ōmachi town in Saga is known for its pottery heritage and proximity to Kyushu's ceramic heartland. The Hijiri no Yu — holy water bath — draws from deep artesian sources beneath the Saga plains.
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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 sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.