Motoyu; Ozegawa Onsen
Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan
- Location
- Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, 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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Motoyu; Ozegawa Onsen is set in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, close to Miyajima bay. The sodium-chloride water emerges at 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are available.
Insider tip — Motoyu at Ozegawa Onsen serves Hatsukaichi City on the tidal strait that separates Miyajima Island and its sacred Itsukushima Shrine — the floating vermilion torii gate rising from the Seto Inland Sea that is one of Japan three great scenic views. The Ozegawa spring emerges near the ancient ferry approach to Miyajima that has transported pilgrims to the island shrine since the Heian period, and the tidal views from the Hatsukaichi shore toward the sacred island preserve the same prospect that inspired Hiroshige and Hokusai in their woodblock landscapes.
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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.