Saburigawa Onsen Yamabiko Kaikan
Ōi, Fukui, Japan
- Location
- Ōi, Fukui, 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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Saburigawa Onsen Yamabiko Kaikan, in Ōi, Fukui Prefecture, taps sodium-chloride water at 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo, and a sauna are available to visitors.
Insider tip — Yamabiko Kaikan, the mountain echo hall, takes its name from the yamabiko spirit of Japanese folklore said to inhabit deep mountain valleys and return your calls as an echo. Ōi-machi on the Wakasa Bay coast is home to the Ōi Nuclear Power Plant surrounded by dramatic peninsula scenery, and the Saburi River valley above the town preserves traditional forestry communities insulated from the coastal industrial world below.
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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.