Choritsu Rojin Fukushi Center; Nakanosho Onsen
Yoshino, Nara, Japan
- Location
- Yoshino, Nara, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Choritsu Rojin Fukushi Center (Nakanosho Onsen), in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, taps a bicarbonate spring at 40°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — Nakanosho Onsen welfare center serves Yoshino Town in the sacred mountains of Nara Prefecture where Yoshinoyama hill has been Japan most celebrated cherry blossom viewing site for over 1,000 years — over 30,000 cherry trees of four varieties bloom in sequence from valley floor to summit creating the legendary senbon sakura spectacle each April. Yoshino is also the site of the Southern Court of Emperor Go-Daigo (1336-1392), whose imperial exile in these mountains created one of Japan most poignant dynastic tragedies and inspired centuries of loyal-retainer poetry and drama.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.