Yoichigawa Onsen Uchu no Yu
Yoichi, Hokkaido, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Yoichi, 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
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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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Yoichigawa Onsen Uchu no Yu is located in Yoichi, in Hokkaido's wine-growing region. The sodium-chloride water reaches 42°C, pH 7.3. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna complete the facility.
Insider tip — Uchu no Yu, the Universe Hot Spring, serves the town of Yoichi on the Sea of Japan coast of Hokkaido, world-famous as the home of the Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru who chose this cold maritime climate for its resemblance to the Scottish Highlands. The distillery visitor centre with its pagoda-roofed kiln house is one of Hokkaido most beloved pilgrimage sites for whisky lovers.
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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.