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Sera Onsen

Sera, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Sera Onsen
Location
Sera, Hiroshima Prefecture, 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

Sera Onsen is located in Sera Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, a highland agricultural community renowned throughout western Japan for the Sera Highlands Flower Park — one of Japan's most extensive flower gardens featuring over 2.5 million tulips, cosmos, and seasonal blooms across the Sera Plateau's rolling farmland at 400–700 meters elevation. The siliceous thermal waters here complement a seasonal tourism destination where floral beauty and highland cool air draw visitors throughout spring and summer, offering therapeutic mineral bathing as a restorative counterpart to the park's outdoor garden experience. Sera Onsen provides both local community bathing and a memorable addition to any Sera Highlands flower season itinerary in this colorful corner of Hiroshima Prefecture.

Insider tip — Sera lies in the gentle hills of central Hiroshima Prefecture, a farming community celebrated for its tulip festival and terraced landscapes. The local onsen provides mild bicarbonate waters in a relaxed countryside setting popular with regional day-trippers. The baths are at their best in April when colorful flower fields surround the approach road.
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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 water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).