Okutoro Onsen; Yama no Yado
Kitayama, Wakayama, Japan
- Location
- Kitayama, Wakayama, 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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Tucked away in Kitayama, Wakayama Prefecture, Yama no Yado taps a sodium-chloride spring at 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna make up this rural hot-spring stop.
Insider tip — Yama no Yado at Okutoro Onsen serves Kitayama-mura — Japan only village that is a complete exclave, entirely surrounded by Nara and Mie Prefectures despite belonging to Wakayama — accessible only through another prefecture by road. This extraordinary administrative anomaly dates from the Edo period when the boundaries of the Kishu Tokugawa domain preserved the Kitayama community as a separate unit. The village is celebrated for the Kitayama River rafting tradition, where local guides lead visitors through the deep gorges of the Kitayama canyon in one of Japan most spectacular whitewater river experiences.
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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.