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Himi Onsen Toyama

Himi, Toyama, Japan
Himi Onsen Toyama
Location
Himi, Toyama, Japan
Water type
sodium chloride
Temperature
38 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

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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Himi Onsen is a coastal hot spring in Himi city, situated on the western shore of Toyama Bay in Toyama Prefecture, a city celebrated as one of Japan's premier locations for fresh seafood — particularly the exquisite Himi buri (amberjack) prized by chefs across the country as a winter delicacy. The chloride-rich mineral waters are warming and skin-nourishing, providing an ideal complement to the seafood-focused hospitality of Himi's fishing town ryokan culture, where fresh local catch is central to the guest experience. With the dramatic snow-capped Tateyama mountains reflected in the calm bay waters on clear days, Himi Onsen offers one of Japan's most scenic mountain-and-sea thermal vistas.

Insider tip — Himi Onsen fronts Toyama Bay in a fishing town nationally celebrated for its winter buri (yellowtail tuna) catch. Sodium-chloride waters provide a salt-sea warmth that resonates with the town's maritime identity. The outdoor baths of several facilities face the bay and, on clear winter mornings, the snow-covered Tateyama peaks seem to rise directly from the water. Combining a fresh buri meal with a sunset soak is the local pinnacle of seasonal pleasure.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
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).