Yoro Onsen Honkan
Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- 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.
SodiumChloruresBrome
Yoro Onsen Honkan is also located in Onomichi, Hiroshima. Its sodium-chloride water at 41°C is shared between an indoor bath and a rotenburo, complemented by a sauna.
Insider tip — Yoro, meaning longevity, suits Onomichi perfectly — a hillside city of cats, temples, and narrow lanes that inspired countless Japanese filmmakers and novelists. After cycling the Shimanami Kaido sea road, a long soak here in sodium-chloride spring water restores tired legs completely.
Nearby
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.