Maiko Snow Resort; Maiko Onsen
Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan
- Location
- Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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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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Maiko Onsen, within the Maiko Snow Resort, is set in Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture. The thermal, sodium-chloride water emerges at 38°C, pH 7.3. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna round out the facility.
Insider tip — 'Maiko Onsen' at Maiko Snow Resort in Minamiuonuma, Niigata — Japan's deepest snowfall region and the birthplace of Koshihikari rice, Japan's finest table rice variety. Maiko ski resort receives some of Asia's heaviest snowfall, and the onsen here provides essential warming after powder skiing in snow that can reach 10-15 m seasonal depth. The 'Maiko' name evokes a young apprentice geisha — adding a cultural layer to the mountain sports atmosphere of Japan's deepest snow country.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
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.