Kamuro Onsen; Hot House; Kamuro
Kaneyama, Yamagata, Japan
- Location
- Kaneyama, Yamagata, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °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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Kamuro Onsen (Hot House), in Kaneyama, Yamagata Prefecture, heats sodium-chloride water to 42°C. An indoor bath, rotenburo and sauna are offered.
Insider tip — Kamuro Onsen serves Kaneyama-machi in the Mogami River valley of Yamagata, a town nationally celebrated for its commitment to architectural continuity where all new buildings follow traditional cedar construction principles established by the Kaneyama Design Code. The resulting streetscape of unified timber architecture and cedar-forested hillsides has made Kaneyama one of Japan most photographed heritage townscapes.
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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.