Yu no Sato Komachi Onsen; Shikokuya
Saijō, Ehime, Japan
- Location
- Saijō, Ehime, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °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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Yu no Sato Komachi Onsen, or Shikokuya, is set in Saijō, Ehime prefecture, on the island of Shikoku. Its sodium-chloride water at 41°C is split between an indoor bath and a rotenburo, with a sauna.
Insider tip — Saijo is famed throughout Japan for the purity of its groundwater, and this Komachi onsen draws on the same mineral-rich subsoil. The name Shikokuya celebrates Shikoku island spirit, and the facility makes an ideal rest stop for pilgrims on the 88-temple henro circuit.
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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.