Landmark Myoko Kogen; Onsen Cafe

Myoko-kogen, Myōkō, Niigata, Japan

Location: Myoko-kogen, Myōkō, Niigata, Japan
Water type: sulfurous, thermal
Temperature: 42 °C
pH: 6.5

Water profile

Thermicity

Sedative

42 °C

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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.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

In a traditional Japanese onsen, bathers follow a serene and tranquil bathing ritual. Guests typically undress and store their belongings in lockers before entering the bathing area. Respect for others is paramount, with a focus on cleanliness and modesty. Guests often wash themselves thoroughly before entering the hot spring bath, using soap and shampoo provided. A sense of community and relaxation pervades the atmosphere, as guests unwind and rejuvenate in a tranquil setting.

Insider tip — Myoko-kogen is one of Japan's premier ski resorts — the volcanic Mt. Myoko receives extraordinary snowfall (often exceeding 10 meters per winter) as Siberian air masses cross the Sea of Japan and rise over the Echigo mountains. The Landmark resort's Onsen Cafe brings cafe culture into the thermal bathing experience, with après-ski soaking as a core part of the ski day. The sulfurous volcanic springs are heated by the same geothermal system as the nearby Sekine-onsen and Akakura hot spring clusters — classic Niigata snow-country bathing.

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