Himawari Onsen; Hanaori no Yu
Ōsaki, Miyagi, Japan
- Location
- Ōsaki, Miyagi, 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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Himawari Onsen (Hanaori no Yu) is located in Ōsaki, Miyagi Prefecture, in northeastern Japan. The sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C, pH 7.3. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna make up the facility.
Insider tip — Hanaori no Yu, the flower-folding spring, sits in Ōsaki City which was assembled from five historic municipalities including the castle town of Furukawa in 2006. The Kokuseki-ji temple on the Kitakami River holds a National Treasure wooden Buddha statue from the Heian period, and the Ōsaki rice paddies of the Furukawa basin are designated a Ramsar wetland for migratory birds.
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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.