Tamatsukuri Onsen Yu-yu
Tamatsukuri, Shimane, Japan
- Location
- Tamatsukuri, Shimane, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
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
Tamatsukuri Onsen Yu-yu is located in Tamatsukuri, Shimane prefecture, one of Japan's oldest hot spring sites. Bicarbonate water with a pH of 8 reaches 44°C between an indoor bath and a rotenburo, with a sauna.
Insider tip — Tamatsukuri Onsen is one of Japan most ancient hot springs, praised in the 8th-century Man'yoshu anthology for its skin-beautifying properties. The alkaline bicarbonate water is celebrated as bijin no yu, the beauty spring, and reputedly repairs the skin in a single soak.
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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 bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.