Ise Funae Onsen Mitasu no Yu
Ise, Mie, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Ise, Mie, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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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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Ise Funae Onsen Mitasu no Yu, in Ise, Mie prefecture, Japan, draws sodium-chloride water at 42°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and an on-site sauna.
Insider tip — In the sacred city of Ise where Ise Jingu — the most revered shrine in Japan, visited by eight million pilgrims annually and rebuilt every 20 years in the Shikinen Sengu renewal ritual — fills every street with spiritual atmosphere, Mitasu no Yu (fulfilling/filling waters) offers mineral bathing after walking the ancient pilgrimage paths through cedar forest to the inner shrine; the Oharai-machi traditional merchant street is the perfect post-soak strolling ground.
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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 sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.