Nakago Onsen; Toryanse
Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Location
- Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Nakago Onsen (Toryanse) is located in Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Japan's Pacific coast. Its sodium-chloride water flows at 41°C, pH 7.3. The site combines an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Toryanse, named for the beloved traditional Japanese children's song about passing through a gate, sits in Kitaibaraki City where the Pacific coast meets the forested foothills of the Abukuma Highlands at the Fukushima border. Kitaibaraki rebuilt its coastal fishing communities after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake tsunami, and the area is also celebrated for the Isohara coastal rock formations.
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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 sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.