Matsushima Onsen Otome no Yu
Sakura, Tochigi, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Sakura, Tochigi, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
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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Matsushima Onsen Otome no Yu is located in Sakura, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The sodium-chloride thermal water reaches 40°C here. The venue offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Otome no Yu' (乙女の湯 — maiden's bath) at Matsushima Onsen evokes the gentle, serene character of this forested Tochigi spa. Not to be confused with the famous Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture (one of Japan's three scenic views), this is a tranquil community onsen in northern Tochigi's rural hills — an authentic escape from tourist circuits, surrounded by rice paddies and ancient cedars.
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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 sodium chloride & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.