Tsurukame Onsen
Yoichi, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Yoichi, Hokkaido, 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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Tsurukame Onsen is a bathhouse located in Yoichi, Hokkaido prefecture, on Japan's northern island. The sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna welcome visitors here.
Insider tip — Yoichi is the home of Nikka Whisky distillery on Hokkaido's Shakotan coast. After touring the distillery, Tsurukame Onsen offers a local soak — the crane and turtle name symbolises longevity and good fortune.
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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.