Yu no Hora Onsen
Ikeda, Fukui, Japan
- Location
- Ikeda, Fukui, 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
Yu no Hora Onsen is located in Ikeda, Fukui prefecture, Japan. The thermal water here reaches 40°C, filling an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna for a traditional thermal break.
Insider tip — Yu no Hora Onsen nestles in the quiet mountain village of Ikeda in inland Fukui, where terraced rice fields cling to steep valley walls. The clear, lightly mineralised water is ideal for long, unhurried soaks in a community bathing hall frequented mostly by local farmers and hikers. Ikeda is one of Japan's designated 'beautiful villages,' making the journey itself as rewarding as the bath. Visit in May when the valley is carpeted with fresh green rice shoots.
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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).