Takeda no Sato; Hakusan Onsen
Nirasaki, Yamanashi, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Nirasaki, Yamanashi, 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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Takeda no Sato, home to Hakusan Onsen, is located in Nirasaki, Yamanashi prefecture. Iron-rich water, pH 6.3, reaches 41°C, feeding an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Takeda no Sato Hakusan Onsen lies in the Nirasaki highlands of Yamanashi, drawing iron-rich water from the ancient rock formations associated with the legacy of the Takeda clan who once ruled this mountain domain. The mineral-laden bath turns a warm copper tone and carries a faint earthy scent redolent of deep geological time. The surrounding landscape of wisteria and plum groves makes spring visits particularly atmospheric. Local historians and samurai history enthusiasts often combine a museum visit to nearby Shingen shrines with an evening soak at this culturally resonant onsen.
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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).