Ogawa Onsen Kawara no Yu
Ogawa, Saitama, Japan
- Location
- Ogawa, Saitama, 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
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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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Ogawa Onsen Kawara no Yu is located in Ogawa, Saitama Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water is heated to 41°C and feeds an indoor bath as well as an outdoor rotenburo, with a sauna.
Insider tip — Ogawa Onsen Kawara no Yu sits in the Saitama hills west of Tokyo, drawing sodium-chloride waters that warm the body with a silky, skin-softening quality. The rotenburo outdoor bath offers a quiet riverside atmosphere uncommon for the greater Kanto area. Visit on a weekday morning to enjoy the baths in near-solitude before day-trippers arrive. The moderate salt content makes it especially restorative after hiking the nearby Musashi Uplands trails.
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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 (idéal automne-hiver).