Shin Tojiba; Akiyama Onsen
Uenohara, Yamanashi, Japan
- Location
- Uenohara, Yamanashi, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °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.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Shin Tojiba, home to Akiyama Onsen, is located in Uenohara, Yamanashi prefecture. Its bicarbonate water, pH 8, heats to 40°C and supplies an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Akiyama Onsen in Uenohara sits at the eastern gateway of Yamanashi Prefecture where the Sagami River system begins. Uenohara is a popular day-trip destination from Tokyo for hiking the Katsura River valley, and the Shin Tojiba new healing spring makes a perfect restorative stop between the train station and the trailheads.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °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.