Nakamiyori Onsen Oga no Yu
Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan
- Location
- Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °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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Nakamiyori Onsen Oga no Yu is set in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, a mountainous area famed for its shrines. The sodium-chloride water surfaces at 42°C, shared between an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — In the sacred Nikko highlands where UNESCO-listed Toshogu Shrine enshrines the spirit of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Oga no Yu provides thermal respite after a day among the gilded temples and cryptomeria-lined avenues; the mineral spring draws visitors seeking natural contrast to the ornate man-made grandeur that defines Nikko's extraordinary cultural landscape.
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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.