Onsenkan Umi no Sato; Michishio no Yu
Hidaka-cho, Wakayama, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Hidaka-cho, Wakayama, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
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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Onsenkan Umi no Sato; Michishio no Yu is located in Hidaka-cho, Wakayama Prefecture. The sodium-chloride water reaches 42°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna are available.
Insider tip — Perched above the Pacific on Wakayama's dramatic Kii Peninsula coast, Michishio no Yu channels the energy of tidal surges through its very name (tidal currents) — the ocean-view baths with waves crashing on the rocks below create a profound elemental connection between mineral spring and endless sea.
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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 sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.