Shibata Onsen Ayame no Yu
Shibata, Niigata, Japan
- Location
- Shibata, Niigata, 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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Shibata Onsen Ayame no Yu is located in Shibata, Niigata prefecture, known for its hot-spring resorts along the Sea of Japan. Sodium-chloride water at 41°C feeds an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Ayame no Yu, the iris spring, celebrates the beds of purple irises that bloom each June in the castle moat gardens of Shibata, a former castle town on the Echigo Plain. Shibata Castle was one of the great strongholds of the Boshin War era, and the reconstructed keep commands fine views of the surrounding rice fields.
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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.