Yusenchi Onsen Taki no Yu
十津川村, Japan
- Location
- 十津川村, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
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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Yusenchi Onsen Taki no Yu is located in Totsukawa, Japan, a village nestled in the mountains of Nara. Its sodium-chloride water (pH 7.3) feeds an indoor bath, a rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Yusenchi Onsen Taki no Yu (湯泉地温泉 瀧之湯) is a legendary onsen of Totsukawa (十津川村, Nara), in one of the most remote areas of Honshu. This onsen in the cedar forest, on the banks of the Totsukawa, is reachable from Osaka after a 4-hour journey via mountain roads. The sodium-chloride springs are gentle and relaxing, perfect after a hike on the Kumano trails.
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Frequently asked questions
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.