Hanagasa Onsen; Fuku no Yu
Oishida, Yamagata, Japan
- Location
- Oishida, Yamagata, 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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Hanagasa Onsen Fuku no Yu, also in Oishida, Yamagata Prefecture, offers sodium-chloride water at 41°C. An indoor bath, rotenburo and sauna are on site.
Insider tip — Fuku no Yu (Luck Bath) is a neighborhood onsen in Oishida near the Mogami River, offering clear sodium-chloride thermal water that warms the body deeply. The name evokes good fortune, and regulars visit daily for its relaxing saline soak that leaves skin silky smooth. Its modest, community-focused setting reflects the authentic everyday bathing culture of rural Yamagata. The baths stay warm even on bitter winter evenings when snow blankets the valley.
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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 (idéal automne-hiver).