Nakajima Sarutahiko Onsen; Iyashi no Yu
Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Nanao, Ishikawa, 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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Iyashi no Yu, in Nakajima (Nanao city, Ishikawa prefecture), draws sodium-chloride water at 41°C. The facility combines an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath, and a sauna near the Noto peninsula.
Insider tip — Iyashi no Yu at Nakajima Sarutahiko serves Nanao City at the root of the Noto Peninsula — Japan most celebrated rural coastal landscape designated a GIAHS (Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System) by the FAO for its satoyama-satoumi traditional land and sea management. The Sarutahiko shrine name evokes the Shinto deity of crossroads who guided Ninigi no Mikoto at the beginning of human civilization, and the Noto Peninsula cultural landscape of terraced rice paddies, bamboo groves, and rocky coastline earned recognition as one of Asia most threatened rural heritage zones.
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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.