Yu no Sawa Onsen; Chaporatto
Sotogahama, Aomori, Japan
- Location
- Sotogahama, 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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In Sotogahama, Aomori Prefecture, Yu no Sawa Onsen Chaporatto heats sodium-chloride water to 41°C. An indoor bath, outdoor rotenburo and sauna are available on site.
Insider tip — Chaporatto means something that splashes happily, and the spring at Sotogahama captures the lively energy of a village perched at the northern tip of Honshu facing the Tsugaru Strait. On clear days Hokkaido is plainly visible across the water, and the wind and tides here carry the maritime atmosphere of the Seikan connection.
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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.