Elm Kogen Onsen; Yuttari
Akabira, Hokkaido, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Akabira, Hokkaido, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °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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Elm Kogen Onsen, locally known as Yuttari, is in Akabira, Hokkaido. Its sodium-chloride water surfaces at 42°C with a pH of 7.3, alongside an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Akabira was once a powerhouse of Hokkaido coal mining, and the Elm Kogen highland spring now brings new vitality to a community reinventing itself after the mine closures. The elm forest plateau setting is beautiful in autumn, and the spa anchors a modest local tourism revival in the Sorachi coalfield district.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °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.