Therme Hakuryu; Kenko Onsenkan
Ōe, Yamagata, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Ōe, 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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Therme Hakuryu (Kenko Onsenkan) welcomes bathers in Ōe, Yamagata prefecture, with sodium-chloride water rising at 42°C. An indoor pool, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna combine for a full thermal stop in the Japanese countryside.
Insider tip — Hakuryu, the white dragon, evokes the sacred white serpent deity worshipped along the Mogami River that flows through Oe-machi. The Therme Hakuryu combines a European spa concept with Yamagata onsen heritage, and the riverside landscape here is particularly beautiful when autumn maples ignite the hills above the water.
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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.