Shittori Tsurutsuru; Kitayama Onsen
Izumo, Shimane, Japan
- Location
- Izumo, Shimane, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 41 °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.
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Kitayama Onsen (Shittori Tsurutsuru) is located in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Its bicarbonate water, gentle on the skin with a pH near 8, emerges at around 41°C and supplies an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — The evocative name Shittori Tsurutsuru (moist and silky-smooth) perfectly describes the alkaline bicarbonate spring that makes Kitayama Onsen one of the finest for skin softening in the Izumo basin; local women particularly prize the waters for their cosmetic qualities — the spring emerges from the northern Izumo highlands above the sacred Shimane Coast.
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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 bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.