Tochikubo Onsen; Abare Ido no Yu
Jōetsu, Niigata, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Jōetsu, Niigata, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 44 °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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In Jōetsu, Niigata, Tochikubo Onsen; Abare Ido no Yu offers a bath with sodium-chloride water, in the tradition of local onsen. The water emerges at around 44°C. Visitors can enjoy an indoor bath, an open-air bath (rotenburo) and a sauna. A low-key address for a relaxing moment.
Insider tip — 'Abare Ido no Yu' (wild-well waters) takes its name from a powerful artesian spring that erupts with force — an 'abare ido' (raging well). Located in the Tochikubo area of Jōetsu, Niigata, near the historic Echigo Kubiki region. The energetic spring is a spectacle in itself.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.