Shakunage no Yukko; Goyo Onsen
Ōfunato, Iwate, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Ōfunato, Iwate, 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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Shakunage no Yukko (Goyo Onsen) is located in Ōfunato, a coastal town in Iwate Prefecture. The sodium-chloride water reaches 42°C, pH 7.3. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are available.
Insider tip — Shakunage no Yukko, the rhododendron hot spring, celebrates the wild rhododendrons that blanket the Sanriku highland ridges in spring with cascades of pink and crimson blossoms. Goyo-san, the mountain behind Ōfunato, is a sacred pilgrimage peak of the Sanriku coast whose autumn colours and coastal panoramas attract trekkers from across Tohoku.
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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.