Miizumi Onsen; Yoshinoyu
Sagae, Yamagata, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Sagae, Yamagata, 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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Yoshinoyu, at Miizumi Onsen in Sagae, Yamagata Prefecture, heats sodium-chloride thermal water to 40°C, offering an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Miizumi Onsen 'Yoshinoyu' is a hot spring in Sagae, a city in Yamagata famous for cherries (Satonishiki variety, harvested in June). The warm sodium-rich waters of the Mogami valley have nourished this agricultural community for generations. Visit in cherry season for an extraordinary combination of blossoms and bathing.
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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.