Numaki Onsen; Tsujigahana
Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan
- Location
- Yamagata, 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
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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In Yamagata city, Yamagata Prefecture, Numaki Onsen Tsujigahana heats sodium-chloride water to 42°C. The bathhouse brings together an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Tsujigahana, the crossroads flower, was a pinnacle of Japanese textile art in the Muromachi era, combining tie-dyeing with silk embroidery to produce patterns of extraordinary delicacy. The spring in Numaki takes this name to evoke beauty and tradition, appropriate for a city that also produces Japan finest Yamagata cherries.
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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.