Odorishika Onsen; Ten no Yu
Tōno, Iwate, Japan
- Location
- Tōno, Iwate, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Odorishika Onsen, known as Ten no Yu, is located in Tōno, Iwate prefecture. Sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C between an indoor bath and a rotenburo, complemented by a sauna.
Insider tip — Tono is Japan most storied folkloric landscape, home of the kappa river spirits, zashiki-warashi house goblins, and stories collected by Yanagita Kunio in 1910. Ten no Yu, the heavenly spring, feels in perfect harmony with this mystical valley of legends and ancient farmhouses.
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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.