Asahi Mahoroba Fureai Center; Mahoroba Onsen
Murakami, Niigata, Japan
- Location
- Murakami, Niigata, 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
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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The Asahi Mahoroba Fureai Center houses Mahoroba Onsen, in Murakami, Niigata Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast. Sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C, shared between an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — In Murakami, Japan's northernmost tea-producing city and home to the finest sake-cured salmon (sake no machi) tradition, Mahoroba Onsen invokes the ancient poetic term for paradise in this castle town where samurai culture and artisan food craft have intertwined for centuries; the hot spring warmth pairs beautifully with a sake-tasting walk through Murakami's preserved merchant district.
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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.