Oshiro Onsen
Nishimeya, Aomori, Japan
- Location
- Nishimeya, Aomori, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Oshiro Onsen, in Nishimeya, Aomori Prefecture, draws sulfurous water at 42°C. The bathhouse includes an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Oshiro Onsen guards the entrance to Nishimeya-mura, the gateway village to the Shirakami-Sanchi UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site — the largest remaining virgin beech forest in East Asia. The mountain spring is the last warm stop before entering the untouched wilderness of ancient beech, serow, and golden eagles.
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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 sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.