Kanayama Zawa Onsen
Minami-Alps, Yamanashi, Japan
- Location
- Minami-Alps, Yamanashi, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Kanayama Zawa Onsen, in Minami-Alps, Yamanashi Prefecture, uses bicarbonate water at 41°C. An indoor bath, open-air rotenburo and sauna are available.
Insider tip — Kanayama Zawa, the gold mountain stream spring, rises in Minami-Alps City at the foot of the Akaishi Range, home to Japan second, third, and fourth highest peaks. The pure bicarbonate water is fed by snowmelt from these 3000-metre giants, and the approach roads offer stunning views of peaks rarely seen by international visitors.
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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 bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.