Yukawa Onsen 'Shikisai no Yado Furusato'
Nishiwaga, Iwate, Japan
- Location
- Nishiwaga, Iwate, Japan
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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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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Yukawa Onsen, run by the Shikisai no Yado Furusato inn, is also located in Nishiwaga, Iwate. Its sulfurous thermal water emerges at 42°C (pH 6.5), serving an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Yukawa Onsen in the Nishiwaga highlands celebrates the valley's extraordinary four-season transformation: spring cherry blossoms along mountain streams, summer beech forests in vivid green, autumn foliage (among the most intense in Tohoku), and winter deep-powder snowscapes. 'Furusato' (hometown/homeland) onsen names invoke the Japanese ideal of returning to roots — a rural mountain retreat that serves as an emotional anchor for those from Iwate's scattered mountain communities. The ryokan's sulfurous waters are a deep amber color typical of volcanic Kitakami springs.
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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.