Mizusawa Onsenkan
Nishikawa, Yamagata, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Nishikawa, Yamagata, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 43 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
In Nishikawa, Yamagata, Mizusawa Onsenkan draws sulfurous water at 43°C, pH 6.5. The bathhouse pairs an indoor pool with an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna, a classic mountain-onsen combination in this region.
Insider tip — Mizusawa, the water swamp spring, draws from the volcanic foundations of the Dewa Sanzan range where Gassan and Yudonosan mountains concentrate geothermal energy. The spring has served the yamabushi mountain ascetics of Nishikawa for generations, offering recovery after their severe cold-water and fire austerities.
Nearby
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 sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.