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Tsurugisan Yufuasa Onsen

Tsurugi, Tokushima, Japan
Tsurugisan Yufuasa Onsen

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Location
Tsurugi, Tokushima, Japan
Water type
thermal, bicarbonate
Temperature
40 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Tsurugisan Yufuasa Onsen sits in Tsurugi, Tokushima Prefecture, at the foot of Mount Tsurugi. The bicarbonate thermal water flows here at 40°C with a pH of 8. Visitors can use an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.

Insider tip — At the foot of Mt. Tsurugi (剣山 — 1,955 m, Shikoku's second highest peak), this morning-spring onsen (yufuasa) offers recuperation after the popular summit hike. Mt. Tsurugi is sacred in the Shugendo mountain ascetic tradition, and the spring waters carry a pure alpine quality from its slopes.
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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 & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.