Ōfuka Onsen
- Location
- Komagatake, Japan
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 35 °C
- pH
- 7.5
Water profile
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Ōfuka Onsen is a remote mountain hot spring resort located in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, nestled within a landscape of volcanic peaks, alpine meadows, and dense conifer forests characteristic of Japan's wild northern frontier. The oligomineral springs flow gently at moderate temperatures, offering bathers a soothing and medically gentle immersion prized in Japanese onsen culture for its skin-softening and restorative effects. The deep wilderness setting of Ōfuka, far from urban centres, makes it a sought-after destination for those wishing to experience the contemplative solitude of a traditional Japanese mountain hot spring.