Aomori Misawa City
Relax in a famous source-fed hot spring and a self-löyly sauna
"Spa House Kawamura" is a natural hot spring facility in Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture, where the water flows directly from the source. It uses a generous amount of skin-friendly alkaline simple hot spring water, allowing guests to enjoy freshly drawn baths. The men's bath is equipped with a dry sauna that allows self-löyly. Combined with the cold plunge bath, you can enjoy an authentic state of perfect relaxation. The women's bath has an open-air bath where you can relax while feeling the seasonal breeze.
Low-tonicity alkaline simple hot spring water used directly from the source. With little stimulation and a gentle feel on the skin, the water slowly warms you to your core. There are two baths, one lukewarm bath at 42°C and one hot bath at 45°C, so you can enjoy freshly drawn hot spring water at your preferred temperature. After bathing, your skin feels smooth, and it is also effective for relieving fatigue.
A full-scale dry sauna installed only in the men's bath. The wood-warmed interior is filled with a pleasant level of humidity and heat through self-löyly. One of its attractions is the ability to control the steam at your own pace and enjoy deep sweating. An extremely cold water plunge bath is located just outside the sauna room, making the flow of movement very smooth.
An extremely cold water plunge bath located next to the men's sauna, at around 12°C. It delivers a sharp, refreshing coldness that quickly cools down a body heated by the sauna. The water quality is clean and clear, providing a reliable refresh even in a short time. It is highly satisfying for sauna enthusiasts seeking an authentic sauna experience.
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Relax in a hot spring flowing directly from the source and a sauna at the foot of a World Heritage site
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Warm yourself to the core with a famous free-flowing private spring and an authentic sauna
JAPAN'S FINEST ONSEN & SAUNA
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