Sukunahikona Onsen Ozu Garyu no Yu
Ōzu, Ehime, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Ōzu, Ehime, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 8
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
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Sukunahikona Onsen Garyu no Yu is located in Ōzu, Ehime prefecture, on the island of Shikoku. Its bicarbonate water reaches 41°C and is shared between an indoor bath and a rotenburo, plus a sauna.
Insider tip — Named for Sukunahikona no Mikoto, the Shinto deity of medicine and hot springs, this Ōzu spa carries deep spiritual meaning. Visit in summer when ukai cormorant fishing takes place on the Hiji River by torchlight just below the castle walls.
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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 bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.