Yamaguchi Onsen Kirara 289
Minami-Aizu, Fukushima, Japan
- Location
- Minami-Aizu, Fukushima, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate, thermal
- Temperature
- 42 °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
A small onsen in Minami-Aizu, Fukushima, Yamaguchi Onsen Kirara 289 draws on bicarbonate water. The water emerges at around 42°C. The site includes an indoor bath, an open-air bath (rotenburo) and a sauna. A relaxing stop for travellers in the region.
Insider tip — 'Kirara' (sparkling) Onsen 289 sits in the remote mountains of Minami-Aizu (South Aizu), Fukushima — named for Route 289. The Aizu region's volcanic geology supplies clean bicarbonate waters. In winter, deep snow transforms the surrounding landscape into a pristine white world; in autumn, the foliage is spectacular.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.