Hana to Midori to Yasuragi no Yu; Towa Onsen
Hanamaki, Iwate, Japan
- Location
- Hanamaki, Iwate, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Towa Onsen, in Hanamaki, Iwate prefecture, offers sodium-chloride water at 41°C. The facility features an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — In Hanamaki, birthplace of visionary poet and agronomist Kenji Miyazawa whose Night on the Galactic Railroad remains one of Japan's most beloved children's stories, Towa Onsen (eternal spring) celebrates the flowers (hana), greenery (midori), and relaxation (yasuragi) that Miyazawa saw as essential to human happiness; visiting his museum and memorial park, then soaking in Towa's mineral waters, creates a perfect literary pilgrimage day in Iwate.
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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.