Yahiko Onsen; Sakura no Yu
Yahiko, Niigata, Japan
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- Location
- Yahiko, Niigata, 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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Yahiko Onsen Sakura no Yu is located in Yahiko village, Niigata Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water emerges at 41°C, feeding an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Sakura no Yu serves the cherry blossom village of Yahiko where the shrine avenue lined with ancient cherry trees becomes one of Niigata most spectacular spring destinations each April. The Yahiko Park ropeway ascends to mountain panoramas overlooking the full breadth of the Echigo Plain rice-paddy landscape spreading south to the Echigo Mountains and west to the Sea of Japan — one of Japan largest and most productive agricultural plains visible in its entirety from this single peak.
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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.