Fukuroda Onsen; Sekisho no Yu
Daigo, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Location
- Daigo, 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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Fukuroda Onsen (Sekisho no Yu) is a hot spring facility in Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture, near the famous Fukuroda Falls. The sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C, pH 7.3. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are on offer.
Insider tip — Sekisho no Yu, the checkpoint hot spring, recalls the Edo-period toll barrier on the Mito Kaido road that controlled passage through the Abukuma highland passes into the Naka River gorge. Fukuroda Falls nearby was a compulsory stop on the feudal circuit pilgrimage routes, and the checkpoint theme evokes the gateway function this valley played in the spiritual and commercial geography of eastern Japan for over 300 years.
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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.