Yamato Onsen Hoyo Center Iide no Yu
Kitakata, Fukushima, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kitakata, Fukushima, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Yamato Onsen Hoyo Center Iide no Yu is in Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water emerges at 41°C, pH 7.3. The venue includes an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — In Kitakata, the Aizu city world-famous for its 4,200 historic clay-walled kura storehouses and its distinctive shoyu ramen broth, Iide no Yu provides thermal relaxation after exploring one of Japan's most distinctive architectural landscapes; the Iide mountain range visible from the Aizu plain inspired the name, and the sake and lacquerware traditions of Kitakata complete a full cultural day.
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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.