Toyamago Kagura no Yu
Shitara, Aichi, Japan
- Location
- Shitara, Aichi, 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.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Kagura no Yu, in Shitara (Aichi prefecture), in the Toyamago hamlet, heats bicarbonate water to 40°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath, and a sauna sit within this remote mountain setting.
Insider tip — Toyamago Kagura no Yu occupies a scenic bend of the Toyo River in the mountainous Shitara region of eastern Aichi, where soft bicarbonate spring water has been cultivated for its skin-smoothing qualities. The kagura name references Shinto ritual music performed at local shrines, and the bath complex is designed to reflect the area's spiritual heritage. Wooden bathing pavilions look out over forested hillsides, creating an atmosphere of calm removed from urban life. Visit during autumn foliage season for the most dramatic scenery.
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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 (idéal automne-hiver).