Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
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Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Teineike Onsen is situated in Sapporo's Teine district, a community that gained international fame as the venue for the alpine ski and biathlon events of the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics — the first Winter Olympics held in Asia — where the Teine ski slopes hosted the slalom and giant slalom competitions that introduced Hokkaido's remarkable powder skiing conditions to an international television audience for the first time. The Teine Olympia and Teine Highland ski areas continue to operate on these historic slopes, offering Sapporo residents and visiting skiers convenient access to quality powder snow within commuting distance of the city center. The onsen here draw on silica-rich geothermal waters from Sapporo's volcanic geology, providing mineral bathing in a district whose Olympic heritage adds historical significance to the simple pleasure of soaking in hot spring waters after a day on the slopes that once hosted Olympic champions.
Insider tip — Teineike Onsen is located in the Teine district on the western edge of Sapporo, near the Hokkaido Teine ski resort that hosted events during the 1972 Winter Olympics. The sodium-chloride spring at 42°C serves as an ideal recovery facility for skiers and snowboarders coming off the Olympic-pedigree slopes. The onsen sits amid suburban Sapporo but retains a relaxed atmosphere, blending city convenience with genuine hot spring bathing. The Teine area is also known for its berry farms and coastal views toward Ishikari Bay.
