Kamikitayama Onsen; Yakushiyu
Kamikitayama, Nara, Japan
- Location
- Kamikitayama, Nara, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °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.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Kamikitayama Onsen Yakushiyu is in Kamikitayama village, Nara Prefecture. Its bicarbonate water flows at 40°C, pH 8. The facility offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Deep in the primordial Yoshino-Kumano mountain wilderness of southern Nara — one of Japan's most sacred landscapes covered by UNESCO World Heritage — Yakushiyu (Medicine Buddha waters) channels the healing faith of Shingon Buddhist pilgrims who have walked these mountain paths for over a thousand years; the remote forest setting adds profound spiritual depth to each mineral bathing session.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °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.