Akinomiya Hot Springs
Yuzawa, Akita, Japan
- Location
- Yuzawa, Akita, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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The Akinomiya Hot Springs also known as Aki no Miya Onsenkyo is a thermal spring system and hot springs village in the Akinomiya Geothermal Area located along the western base of Mount Kurikoma in Akita Prefecture, Japan,. There are more than 50 hot springs and fumaroles in the area.
Insider tip — Akinomiya Onsen in the Yuzawa highlands of southern Akita is the oldest hot spring in the prefecture — a historic onsenkyo cluster in the Kurikoma highlands whose springs have welcomed bathers for over a thousand years, famed for the autumn foliage around the Takanoyu bath. The sulfurous springs draw on the volcanic geology of the Kurikoma range, serving a landscape of deep mountains and spectacular autumn colours in the snow country of northern Honshu, where ancient onsen tradition meets dramatic seasonal beauty.
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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.