Geto Kogen Onsen Usagimori no Yu
Kitakami, Iwate, Japan
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- Location
- Kitakami, Iwate, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Set on the Geto Kogen highlands near Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, Usagimori no Yu offers sulfurous water at 44°C. The mountain bathhouse includes an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — Geto Kogen Onsen Usagimori no Yu (Rabbit Forest Bath) is a highland resort onsen in the Geto mountains of Iwate Prefecture, celebrated for its milky-white sulfurous waters. The remote location at over 700 metres elevation means heavy snowfall in winter, transforming the outdoor baths into steaming pools surrounded by snowfields. Summer brings lush beech forests and the sound of cicadas echoing off the valley walls. The name 'rabbit forest' recalls the hares that still roam the surrounding slopes.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).