Ski Jam Katsuyama Onsen Daiyokujo; Sasayuri
Katsuyama, Fukui, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Katsuyama, Fukui, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- 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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Sasayuri, the large communal bath (daiyokujo) at the Ski Jam Katsuyama resort, Fukui Prefecture, heats thermal sodium-chloride water to 40°C, a popular stop after skiing. An indoor bath, outdoor rotenburo and sauna are available.
Insider tip — 'Sasayuri' (bamboo lily) is the large bath hall (daiyokujo) attached to Ski Jam Katsuyama ski resort in Fukui Prefecture. Katsuyama is the dinosaur capital of Japan — the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is the world's third largest. A post-ski or post-fossil-museum soak surrounded by Echizen mountain air.
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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 thermal & sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.