Ipponmatsu Onsen Ipponmatsu Takko no Yu
Semboku (Kakunodate area), Akita, Japan
- Location
- Semboku (Kakunodate area), Akita, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Ipponmatsu Onsen Ipponmatsu Takko no Yu is near Semboku, in the Kakunodate area of Akita Prefecture, a historic town in northern Japan. Sodium-chloride thermal water emerges at 42°C, with an indoor bath, a rotenburo, and a sauna.
Insider tip — Semboku city encompasses Kakunodate (角館) — Japan's most perfectly preserved samurai town, where black-walled samurai residences (bukeyashiki) and hundreds of cherry trees make spring one of Japan's finest blossom experiences. The city also holds Lake Tazawa (田沢湖), Japan's deepest lake at 423 m and impossibly cobalt blue. Ipponmatsu Onsen is an ideal base for exploring these two extraordinary Akita destinations.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.