Osawa Onsen Ryokan
Hiraizumi, Iwate, Japan
- Location
- Hiraizumi, Iwate, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °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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Osawa Onsen Ryokan is an onsen (Japanese hot spring bath) located in Hiraizumi, Iwate. The water emerges at around 40°C. The site includes an indoor bath, an open-air bath (rotenburo) and a sauna. A quiet wellness break away from the bustle.
Insider tip — An onsen ryokan in Hiraizumi, Iwate — a small town of immense historical and cultural significance, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Chūsonji temple's famous gold-leaf Konjikidō. After exploring the 12th-century temple complex and the Motsuji garden, a soak at Osawa Onsen Ryokan completes a perfect cultural day in Tōhoku.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °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.