Shakochan Onsen
Tsugaru, Aomori, Japan
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- Location
- Tsugaru, Aomori, 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
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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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Shakochan Onsen, in Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture, supplies thermal sodium-chloride water at 40°C. The site includes an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Tsugaru is the cultural crucible of two of Japan's most powerful traditions: Tsugaru-jamisen (津軽三味線) — the fiercely percussive, improvised shamisen lute style played at breathtaking speed unique to this region — and novelist Osamu Dazai (1909–1948, author of 'No Longer Human', one of Japan's best-selling novels). Shakochan Onsen's warm, affectionate name reflects Tsugaru's earthy, warm local character; Mt. Iwaki-san (1,625 m) watches over apple orchards and rice paddies.
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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.