Gokaku no Yu Tennen Onsen; Mando no Yu
Yabu, Hyogo, Japan
- Location
- Yabu, Hyogo, 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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Mando no Yu, in Yabu, Hyogo Prefecture, draws natural sodium-chloride water at 41°C. Indoor bath, outdoor rotenburo and sauna make up the facility for a relaxing stopover.
Insider tip — Mando no Yu, the ten-thousand-lights spring, serves Yabu City in the Tanba-Tajima mountain corridor of Hyogo Prefecture where the Nishiki River valley connects the San-in coast to the Kyoto Basin through forested ridges and traditional tanada terraced rice paddies. The spring has become associated with the Gokaku tradition — its lucky name meaning exam success drawing students from across the Kinki region who visit before February university entrance examinations to seek the blessing of the spring waters for their academic endeavors.
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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.