Kawabe Iwami Onsen
Kawabe, Akita, Japan
- Location
- Kawabe, 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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Kawabe Iwami Onsen, in the village of Kawabe, Akita, taps sodium-chloride water at 41°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Kawabe Iwami Onsen is located in the western hills of Akita Prefecture. The Iwami area has several small thermal facilities drawing from the same artesian basin — this one caters largely to local farming communities.
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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.