Matsumae Onsen Kyuyo Center
Matsumae, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Matsumae, Hokkaido, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °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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Matsumae Onsen Kyuyo Center is located in Matsumae, a former castle town in southern Hokkaido. The sodium-chloride water reaches 42°C, pH 7.3. It offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Matsumae is home to the only traditional Japanese-style castle in all of Hokkaido, built in 1854 by the Matsumae clan who traded with the Ainu people for centuries. The castle park holds over 300 cherry tree varieties that bloom in spectacular succession from April to May, and the kyuyo rest centre spring serves visitors after the blossom experience.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °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.