Hosono Aizawa Onsen; Yama no Yu
Aomori, Aomori, Japan
- Location
- Aomori, Aomori, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- 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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Hosono Aizawa Onsen; Yama no Yu, an onsen in Aomori, Aomori, offers a soak in thermal sodium-chloride water at 41°C, alongside an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Yama no Yu' (mountain waters) at Hosono Aizawa Onsen in the southern Aomori area, in the volcanic foothills toward the Hakko-da mountains. The Hakko-da range (famous for a catastrophic 1902 snowstorm military disaster) supplies the thermal waters for numerous neighbourhood baths in this area.
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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 & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.