Yuzukami Onsen; Yasuragi no Yu
Ōtawara, Tochigi, Japan
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- Location
- Ōtawara, Tochigi, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
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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Yuzukami Onsen, also known as Yasuragi no Yu, is located in Ōtawara, Tochigi prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water reaches around 41°C. The bath house offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — In the fertile Nasu highlands of northern Tochigi, Yasuragi no Yu (peace and relaxation waters) draws Kanto weekenders seeking mountain tranquility; the sodium-chloride spring is particularly restorative for joint pain, and the facility's seasonal Japanese garden is beautifully maintained through all four seasons.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
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.