Sanseji Onsen
Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
- Location
- Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °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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Sanseji Onsen welcomes bathers in Hirosaki, Aomori prefecture, at the northern tip of Honshū. The sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna round out this local bathhouse.
Insider tip — Hirosaki is Aomori's castle city, famous for its spring cherry blossoms. After exploring the park, Sanseji Onsen is a local retreat where sodium-rich waters soothe tired legs from hours of walking.
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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.