Yu no Koya Onsen Yumotokan
Minakami, Gunma, Japan
- Location
- Minakami, Gunma, Japan
- Temperature
- 46 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Yu no Koya Onsen Yumotokan, an onsen in Minakami, Gunma, offers a soak in thermal sulfurous water at 46°C, alongside an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Yu no Koya' (hot spring hut) at Yumotokan in Minakami — one of the great onsen towns of the Japanese Alps, where the Tone river begins its descent to Tokyo Bay. The volcanic Shirane Mountains above supply consistently sulfurous waters. Minakami is also Japan's rafting capital and the start of the Tone river's famous whitewater.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 46 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.