Shimobe Onsen Kaikan
Shimobe, Minobu, Yamanashi, Japan
- Location
- Shimobe, Minobu, Yamanashi, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 25 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Invigorating
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Stimulating — wakes the body and boosts circulation.
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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Shimobe Onsen Kaikan is set in Shimobe, part of Minobu town, Yamanashi prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water is cooler than most onsen, at around 25°C. The bath house features an indoor bath, an outdoor bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Shimobe Onsen is uniquely celebrated in Japanese spa culture for its low natural spring temperature (around 25°C) — historically used by samurai to heal battle wounds through prolonged, non-overheating soaks. Warlord Takeda Shingen reportedly sent injured soldiers here after the bloody Battle of Kawanakajima. Long cold-bath soaking promotes deep muscular recovery. Mt. Minobu rises above the valley — Kuon-ji temple, the head temple of Nichiren Buddhism, receives pilgrims year-round. A quietly extraordinary spa for those who understand why cooler waters sometimes heal most deeply.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is on the cooler side here, around 25 °C — an invigorating water that boosts circulation.
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.