Nebune Onsen
Ōdate, Akita, Japan
- Location
- Ōdate, Akita, 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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Nebune Onsen, in Ōdate, Akita, offers sodium-chloride water at 41°C, an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — The Nebune (sleep onsen) name suggests a bath so relaxing it puts you to sleep. Located in the Ōdate basin of northern Akita, it serves as a neighborhood fixture through the long Tohoku winters.
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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.