Kashiwa Onsen
Yurihonjō, Akita, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Yurihonjō, Akita, 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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Kashiwa Onsen is located in Yurihonjō, Akita prefecture. The sodium-chloride water emerges at 42°C (pH 7.3) and supplies an indoor bath, an open-air rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Kashiwa, the oak, provides a sturdy and enduring name for this Akita coast spring in Yurihonjō, a city formed by the merger of Honjo and Yuri communities. Akita Bijin, the legendary beauty of Akita women, is often credited to the soft water and cold air of this Japan Sea coastline.
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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.