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Misumi Onsen Fukui

Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Misumi Onsen Fukui
Location
Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Water type
sodium chloride
Temperature
44 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
44 °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.

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Misumi Onsen Fukui is a natural hot spring facility in Fukui City, the prefectural capital of Fukui Prefecture in the Hokuriku region, a city whose prefecture claims an extraordinary concentration of notable sites — including the Eiheiji Zen monastery, the Tojinbo cliffs, and the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum which houses the world's finest collection of Japanese dinosaur fossils. The naturally chloride-sodium spring waters here offer a warming, saline mineral soak characteristic of the Japan Sea region's thermal zone, valued for circulation improvement, skin nourishment, and general relaxation that complements the cultural and natural richness of Fukui's exceptional heritage landscape. Offering easy accessibility from Fukui City's urban center while providing authentic geothermal mineral bathing, Misumi Onsen serves as a welcoming thermal retreat for the capital of one of Japan's most historically and paleontologically significant prefectures.

Insider tip — Misumi Onsen sits in Fukui Prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast, where deep sodium-chloride waters emerge at 44°C with a characteristic mineral warmth. The brine-rich water coats the skin and retains heat exceptionally well after bathing, making it ideal in the cold Hokuriku winters. Visit in the evening when the steam drifts over the surrounding rice fields for a quintessential rural onsen atmosphere.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °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).