ThermaeExplore the map →

Kanbara Onsen Shizuoka

Kanbara, Shizuoka, Japan
Kanbara Onsen Shizuoka
Location
Kanbara, Shizuoka, Japan
Water type
sodium chloride
Temperature
41 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
41 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

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

Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh

Dense, salty water — you float without effort.

SodiumChloruresBrome

Kanbara Onsen Shizuoka is a hot spring facility in the Kanbara district of Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, situated in the transitional coastal zone between Shimizu and Fuji along Suruga Bay where the Fujikawa River estuary creates one of the bay's most dramatic coastal landscapes, with Mount Fuji rising dramatically in the northwest. The naturally chloride-sodium spring waters are prized for their warming and circulatory-stimulating properties, offering bathers in the agricultural Kanbara district a genuine geothermal wellness experience with the spiritual presence of Fuji-san in the background. Combining the mineral richness of Suruga Bay's coastal thermal zone with proximity to Japan's most sacred mountain, Kanbara Onsen provides a quietly rewarding hot spring experience in this historically rich Fuji River coastal district.

Insider tip — Kanbara sits along the western shore of Suruga Bay, where sodium-chloride waters rise from coastal fault lines. The brine here retains heat well, making it ideal after a brisk walk along the Tokaido road. Views of Mount Fuji appear on clear winter mornings from the upper baths. Arrive early to enjoy the quieter morning session before day-trippers from Shizuoka city arrive.
Find hotels nearby →Tickets & activities →See the map & practical info →

Nearby

Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).