Takasaki Onsen; Sakura no Yu
Takasaki, Gunma, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Takasaki, Gunma, 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
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Takasaki Onsen, known as Sakura no Yu, is a hot-spring bath in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. The sodium-chloride water, at 41°C, supplies an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Sakura no Yu blooms in Takasaki, a city synonymous with the round red daruma good-luck doll that symbolises perseverance. The Gunma plain spring draws from saline aquifers, and after your soak you can visit the workshops where artisans still hand-paint the classic papier-mache daruma figures.
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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.