Yunuma Onsen
Kawanishi, Miyagi, Japan
- Location
- Kawanishi, Miyagi, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Yunuma Onsen is set in Kawanishi, Miyagi Prefecture. The sulfurous water emerges at 44°C with a pH of 6.5. The facility offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Yunuma Onsen sits in the volcanic foothills of Miyagi Prefecture, where sulfur-rich waters have soothed travellers for generations. The baths carry a faint mineral scent and a silky feel that lingers on the skin. Visit in autumn when the surrounding maple forest blazes in crimson and gold. A quiet rotenburo lets you soak under open skies with views of the Zao mountain range.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).