Utashinai Tyrol no Yu
Utashinai, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Utashinai, Hokkaido, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Utashinai Tyrol no Yu is located in Utashinai, on the island of Hokkaido. The facility heats sulfurous water to 44°C (pH 6.5), with an indoor bath, outdoor rotenburo and sauna.
Insider tip — Utashinai Tyrol no Yu is named with an alpine European allusion, fitting for a spa set in the forested hills of inland Hokkaido near the old coal-mining town of Utashinai. Sulfurous volcanic water emerges at high temperature and is celebrated locally for its soothing and revitalizing effect. The facility preserves a modest, community-oriented character reflecting the town's working-class mining heritage. Autumn foliage in the surrounding birch and oak forests makes October the most scenic time to visit.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).