Takaoka Iwatsubo Onsen; Tako Onsen
Takaoka, Toyama, Japan
- Location
- Takaoka, Toyama, 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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In Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Takaoka Iwatsubo Onsen / Tako Onsen taps a sodium-chloride spring at 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo, and a sauna are all available on site.
Insider tip — Tako Onsen, the octopus spring, takes its name from the tentacular irrigation channel network of this flat coastal Toyama plain. Takaoka City has produced 95 percent of all Japanese cast bronze Buddha statues for 400 years from workshops founded by Maeda Toshinaga in 1609, and the Great Takaoka Buddha cast in 1745 weighs 65 tonnes and stands as one of Japan three great outdoor bronze Buddhas.
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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.