Yamato Onsen
Hirakawa, Aomori, Japan
- Location
- Hirakawa, Aomori, Japan
- Water type
- iron-rich
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 6.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Yamato Onsen is located in Hirakawa, Aomori. Its iron-rich water, at pH 6.3, emerges at 41°C and feeds an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Yamato Onsen in Hirakawa draws iron-bearing water from a well-established borehole that has supplied the local community for decades. The warm amber bath is a staple of evening routines for residents of the apple-growing Hirakawa plains, providing a sociable space to unwind after fieldwork. The water's natural iron content is credited with soothing muscular fatigue and improving circulation in the extremities. Pair a visit with a tasting of the region's renowned Tsugaru apples sold at roadside stalls nearby.
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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 iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).