Yashio no Yu
Nikko, Tochigi, Japan
- Location
- Nikko, Tochigi, Japan
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Yashio no Yu is located in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, a region known for its temples and mountains. The thermal water here reaches 40°C (104°F). An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna make up the facility.
Insider tip — Yashio no Yu sits in the Nikko foothills of Tochigi, a prefecture dotted with UNESCO shrines and dense cedar forests. The simple alkaline water is prized for leaving skin exceptionally smooth — locals call this bijin-no-yu, or 'beauty water.' Large windows frame forested hillsides that blaze with colour each autumn. Arrive early on weekends; the facility becomes popular with day-trippers from Tokyo.
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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 thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).