Tohokuhara Onsen
Kōriyama, Fukushima, Japan
- Location
- Kōriyama, Fukushima, 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
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Tohokuhara Onsen, in Kōriyama, Fukushima prefecture, offers sodium-chloride water at 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna round out the facility.
Insider tip — Tohokuhara, the northeastern plain, describes the broad agricultural basin around Koriyama where Fukushima production of rice, peaches, and sake has flourished since the Edo period. The spring here serves a working-class residential neighbourhood and draws loyal regulars who know the value of a daily soak.
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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.