Gosen-shi Muramatsu; Sakurando Onsen
Gosen, Niigata, Japan
- Location
- Gosen, 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
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Gosen-shi Muramatsu, home to Sakurando Onsen, is located in Gosen, Niigata prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Sakurando, the cherry blossom hall, brings seasonal beauty to Gosen, a city known for its Nishikawa wool textile manufacturing and as the gateway to the Aga River gorge hiking country. The spring in the Muramatsu district serves a community whose weaving heritage dates back to the earliest Echigo silk and wool traditions.
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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.