Naebo Ekimae Onsen Kura no Yu
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Location
- Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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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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Near Naebo station in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Kura no Yu offers sodium-chloride water at 41°C. The bathhouse features an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — Naebo Ekimae Onsen Kura no Yu is a neighbourhood sento near Naebo Station in eastern Sapporo, drawing sodium-chloride waters from the deep Hokkaido aquifer. The salt content gives the water a warming, skin-softening quality that helps bathers endure Hokkaido's fierce winters. The 'kura' (storehouse) aesthetic of the interior uses dark timber and stone textures for a warm, rustic ambiance. A quintessential Sapporo local bath, beloved by commuters returning from long shifts.
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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).