Joppari Onsen
Tsugaru, Aomori, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Tsugaru, Aomori, 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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Joppari Onsen is located in Tsugaru, Aomori prefecture, at the northern tip of Honshū. Its sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C, supplying an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Joppari captures the essence of Tsugaru character — the term means stubbornly persistent in the local dialect, a quality that helped Aomori farmers endure brutal winters for generations. The spring and the word together honour a culture shaped by the novelist Osamu Dazai and the mournful Tsugaru shamisen tradition.
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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.