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Takakurayama Onsen

Hanamaki, Iwate, Japan
Takakurayama Onsen
Location
Hanamaki, Iwate, Japan
Water type
bicarbonate, carbonated
Temperature
40 °C
pH
6.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
High buoyancy
LowHigh

Mineralised water — eases movement and joints.

CO2BicarbonatesMagnésium

Takakurayama Onsen—High Storehouse Mountain Spring—takes its name from a mountain whose high storehouse name suggests a geological feature of elevated storage—a peak that holds within its volcanic interior the concentrated mineral wealth that the spring draws upon, releasing the stored geological richness of the high mountain storehouse in the form of bicarbonate and carbonated mineral waters of effervescent quality. The naturally carbonated bicarbonate mineral combination delivers the lively, skin-stimulating soak of CO2-rich volcanic water, its effervescence mirroring the concentrated stored energy of the high storehouse mountain that serves as the spring's geological source and naming inspiration. This spring's high mountain storehouse name frames the geological origin of thermal spring water as the release of stored volcanic energy from the elevated reservoir of the mountain interior.

Insider tip — Takakurayama Onsen sits in a forested valley of Iwate Prefecture at the foot of the mountains near Hanamaki, a city historically famous for its concentration of hot spring resorts. The mildly carbonated bicarbonate waters have a smooth, almost silky quality on the skin. The surrounding Kitakami highlands offer excellent hiking and scenic river landscapes.
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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 bicarbonate & carbonated water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).