Yamanote Onsen
Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Hakodate, Hokkaido, 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
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Yamanote Onsen is located in Hakodate, on the island of Hokkaido. Its sodium-chloride water reaches 42°C and is split between an indoor bath and an outdoor rotenburo, with a sauna rounding out the facility.
Insider tip — Yamanote Onsen occupies a quiet hillside district of Hakodate between the port and Mount Hakodate. Its sodium-chloride water drawn from coastal strata is warming in winter and a favourite among local fishermen returning from the Tsugaru Strait.
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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.