Tsurumai Onsen
Yokote, Akita, Japan
- Location
- Yokote, Akita, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °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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Tsurumai Onsen is located in Yokote, Akita Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water emerges at 41°C; the bathhouse has an indoor bath, a rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Tsurumai Onsen sits in the Yokote basin of southern Akita, a region celebrated for its deep sodium-chloride springs that warm the body thoroughly on cold winter evenings. The milky brine coats the skin with a silky mineral film, leaving it noticeably smooth after a single soak. Local regulars often extend their stay well past closing, reluctant to leave the enveloping warmth. Arrive early on weekends to secure a spot in the communal bath before the rush begins.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °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 (idéal automne-hiver).