Myoko Onsen Sekikawa Kyodo Yokujo Oyu
Myōkō, Niigata, Japan
- Location
- Myōkō, Niigata, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Myoko Onsen Sekikawa Kyodo Yokujo Oyu, in Myōkō, Niigata, taps sulfurous water at 44°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna are available.
Insider tip — Sekikawa Oyu serves the Myōkō Onsen village in the volcanic Niigata highlands where the communal outdoor bath (kyodo yokujo) tradition of shared public bathing preserves the original social fabric of Japanese thermal culture. Myōkō ski resort above the spring is one of Japan premier powder snow destinations — the Myōkō volcanic massif traps Sea of Japan moisture to deliver over 11 metres of annual snowfall — and the sulfurous springs emerging from the Sekikawa geothermal zone have warmed skiers and pilgrims in this remote Niigata mountain community for over three centuries.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.