Utoro Onsen; Yuhidai no Yu
Utoro, Shari-cho, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Utoro, Shari-cho, Hokkaido, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 43 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Utoro Onsen; Yuhidai no Yu is located in Utoro, Shari town, on the island of Hokkaido. The sodium-chloride water emerges at 43°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna round out the facility.
Insider tip — At the gateway to UNESCO Shiretoko World Heritage wilderness, Yuhidai no Yu earns its name (Evening Glow Terrace) with extraordinary sunsets flaming across the Sea of Okhotsk; in winter, drift ice floating in from Russia makes this clifftop onsen one of Japan's most otherworldly bathing experiences.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 43 °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.