Kinshuko Onsen Anayukko
Nishiwaga, Iwate, Japan
- Location
- Nishiwaga, Iwate, Japan
- Temperature
- 42 °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
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Kinshuko Onsen Anayukko is a hot spring facility in Nishiwaga, Iwate Prefecture. Its sulfurous thermal water emerges at 42°C (pH 6.5) and fills an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Nishiwaga-cho in the Kitakami highlands of Iwate is one of Tohoku's least-touristed mountain zones — beech forest wilderness, volcanic hot springs, and the Suzuki no Sato ski resort deep in the snow country. Kinshuko (Golden Brocade) Onsen taps intense sulfurous waters from the Kitakami mountain aquifer. The 'Anayukko' name references the local tradition of snow caves — in deep winter, local children build anayuki (snow holes) to play in, and the onsen offers the perfect warming refuge after any encounter with Nishiwaga's legendary snowfall.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.