Kenko Onsen Momotaro
Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Hirosaki, Aomori, 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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Kenko Onsen Momotaro is a public bathhouse in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, a city known for its castle and cherry blossoms. The sodium-chloride water, at 41°C, fills an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Momotaro, the legendary Peach Boy hero of Japanese folklore, lends his name to this health onsen in Hirosaki, city of Japan most celebrated cherry blossom festival and a magnificent Edo-period castle. Visit in late April when thousands of sakura petals drift into the castle moat.
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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.