Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Attached to Odate's municipal senior center in Akita Prefecture, Shijuhattaki Onsen offers iron-rich water at 40°C. The facility has an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo pool and a sauna.
Insider tip — Shijuhattaki Onsen at the Odate Municipal Senior Welfare Center provides iron-rich thermal bathing in a setting designed for community wellness in the Odate highlands of Akita. The warm mineral waters are well-suited to soothing arthritis and improving circulation, and the facility is open to all visitors. The surrounding Odate basin is Akita Inu dog country, so combine your visit with a stop at the local dog-breed museum.