Oita Onsen Monogatari; Mitsukawa no Yu
Ōita, Ōita, Japan
- Location
- Ōita, Ōita, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 43 °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.
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Oita Onsen Monogatari Mitsukawa no Yu, in Ōita, heats its sodium-chloride water up to 43°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are offered to visitors.
Insider tip — Oita Prefecture produces more hot spring water than any other prefecture in Japan, and Mitsukawa no Yu, the three rivers spring, draws on this extraordinary volcanic bounty. Oita city is the urban gateway to Beppu, Yufuin, and the Aso-Kuju volcanic highlands — the three crown jewels of Japanese hot spring tourism.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 43 °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.