Shonai Obako no Sato; Komagi no Yu
Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, 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
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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Komagi no Yu is located in Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. This modest bathhouse offers sodium-chloride water at around 41°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna, set in a quiet rural area.
Insider tip — Komagi no Yu sits in Shonai's rural landscape where Yamagata plain meets the Sea of Japan coast, offering a relaxed countryside onsen experience. The salty thermal waters help relieve fatigue after exploring the scenic Shonai rice fields. Local visitors appreciate the outdoor baths with views of the surrounding pastoral countryside.
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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 (idéal automne-hiver).