Sakura Onsen; Sakurasakura
Akita, Akita, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Akita, Akita, 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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Sakura Onsen Sakurasakura is in the city of Akita, in the prefecture of the same name. Its sodium-chloride water emerges at 41°C, pH 7.3. The site offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — The playfully doubled name Sakurasakura (cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms) — evoking the famous traditional melody — perfectly captures the spirit of this Akita spring, in the prefecture that boasts some of Tohoku's finest hanami (blossom-viewing) celebrations; soak in mineral waters named for Japan's most beloved flower while enjoying the cool, sake-scented spring air of northern Akita.
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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.