Oto Onsen; Yume no Yu
Gojō, Nara, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Gojō, Nara, 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
LowHigh
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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Oto Onsen (Yume no Yu), in Gojō, Nara prefecture, offers sodium-chloride water at 41°C, split between an indoor bath and an outdoor rotenburo, with a sauna.
Insider tip — In Gojō, gateway to the Kumano mountains of southern Nara and the ancient Yoshino cedar forests, Yume no Yu (dream waters) offers mineral respite on the pilgrimage route between the Yoshino mountain temples and the Kumano Kodo sacred paths; the Nishiyoshino cherry blossom valleys and the remote mountain village atmosphere of southern Nara create dream-like scenery worthy of the onsen's evocative name.
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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.