Tsuzumigawa Onsen
Hokuto, Yamanashi, Japan
- Location
- Hokuto, Yamanashi, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Tsuzumigawa Onsen is located in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture. The bicarbonate water reaches 40°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna are available.
Insider tip — In the northern highlands of Yamanashi near the Nagano border, Tsuzumigawa Onsen sits beside a mountain stream whose sound evokes the rhythmic beat of a tsuzumi drum; the alkaline bicarbonate waters flowing from the Southern Alps leave skin supple, and Mount Yatsugatake dominates the skyline on clear mornings.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.