Oyu Onsen; Izumi no Yu
Kazuno, Akita, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kazuno, Akita, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Oyu Onsen Izumi no Yu is set in Kazuno, Akita Prefecture, in the Tohoku region. Its sulfurous water reaches 44°C and serves an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo pool and a sauna.
Insider tip — Izumi no Yu serves the Oyu Onsen district of Kazuno City, where the Oyu Stone Circles — two concentric rings of standing stones arranged in a solar calendar pattern 4,000 years ago by Jomon communities — are among Japan most important prehistoric monuments and central to the UNESCO Jomon Prehistoric Sites nomination. The sulfurous springs of Oyu share their volcanic heritage with the Lake Towada caldera just to the north, part of the Towada-Hachimantai volcanic system.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.