Yoichi Onsen Hotel
Ōtawara, Tochigi, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Ōtawara, Tochigi, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °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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Yoichi Onsen Hotel is located in Ōtawara, Tochigi Prefecture. The sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C, pH 7.3. The facility offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Yoichi Onsen Hotel in Ōtawara honours the legendary archer Nasu no Yoichi, a samurai of the Genpei War who famously shot a fan target from a pitching boat at the Battle of Yashima in 1185. The Nasu region of northern Tochigi takes immense pride in this warrior heritage, and the Nasu Yoichi Shrine in Ōtawara preserves the archer legacy with annual festivals recreating the famous impossible shot.
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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.