Appi Onsen Shirakaba no Yu
Hachimantai, Iwate, Japan
- Location
- Hachimantai, Iwate, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Appi Onsen Shirakaba no Yu, in the town of Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture, draws sulfurous water at 44°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Appi Onsen Shirakaba no Yu serves the high-altitude Appi Kogen resort plateau in Iwate Prefecture, where volcanic springs bubble up at the foot of beech and birch forests. The sulfurous water at 44°C is especially prized in winter when skiers descend from the slopes and submerge aching muscles in the steaming outdoor pools. Snow-draped birch trees visible from the rotenburo create a view that defines classic Tohoku winter aesthetics. Summer hiking and autumn leaf-peeping draw equal numbers, making Appi a genuine four-season destination.
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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).