Yonezawa Onsen Heian no Yu
Yonezawa, Yamagata, Japan
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- Location
- Yonezawa, Yamagata, 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
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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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Yonezawa Onsen Heian no Yu is located in Yonezawa, Yamagata prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water emerges at 42°C with a pH of 7.3, and guests have access to an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Heian no Yu, the spring of peace and contentment, suits Yonezawa, a castle town famous for the enlightened lord Uesugi Yozan and for producing Japan most prized wagyu Yonezawa beef. After tasting shabu-shabu here, a long soak in this saline spring completes an extraordinary Yamagata day.
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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.