Nikaho-shi Rojin Ikoi no Ie; Uma no Hama Onsen
Nikaho, Akita, Japan
- Location
- Nikaho, Akita, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °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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Nikaho-shi Rojin Ikoi no Ie, also known as Uma no Hama Onsen, is a bathhouse in Nikaho, Akita. The sodium-chloride water reaches 42°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna available.
Insider tip — Uma no Hama, the horse beach, is a beautiful stretch of Japan Sea coastline in Nikaho where wild horses once grazed along the shoreline below Mount Chokai. The elder welfare spring here serves a community whose daily life is shaped by the volcanic mountain and the fishing sea in equal measure.
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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.