Sabae Onsen

Sabae, Fukui, Chubu, Japan

Location: Sabae, Fukui, Chubu, Japan
Water type: bicarbonate
Temperature: 40 °C
pH: 8

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

Standard buoyancy

LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Sabae Onsen is found in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, a city internationally recognized as the eyeglass manufacturing capital of Japan, producing over 90% of the nation's domestically made eyeglass frames from its skilled artisan workshops. The siliceous thermal waters here offer a welcome respite in this industrious city, whose craftspeople have refined precision manufacturing techniques across generations. Bathing at Sabae Onsen connects visitors to the warm hospitality of a community that balances traditional craftsmanship with modern industry, all set amid the gentle landscapes of the Fukui plain.

Insider tip — Sabae Onsen caters to a mid-sized industrial city in Fukui best known globally for producing 90% of Japan's eyeglass frames. The bicarbonate spring here is a local wellness staple, drawing workers from the precision-manufacturing district for evening recuperation. Baths are modern and well-maintained, and the absence of tourist crowds gives the experience a genuinely local character. Pairing a soak with a visit to the nearby Megane Museum creates an unexpected but memorable itinerary.

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