Dorogawa Onsen Center
Tenkawa, Nara, Japan
- Location
- Tenkawa, Nara, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Dorogawa Onsen Center, in Tenkawa, Nara Prefecture, uses bicarbonate water at 40°C. An indoor bath, open-air rotenburo and sauna are available.
Insider tip — Dorogawa Onsen Center sits at the foot of Mount Omine, the most sacred peak of Shugendo mountain asceticism where yamabushi monks have practiced fire walking and waterfall meditation since the 7th century in a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Dorogawa is the last settlement before the gender boundary on the sacred mountain — women are still traditionally excluded from the upper Omine ascetic routes — making this spa village both a gateway to sacred wilderness and a place of ancient spiritual encounter.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.