Hakutsuru Onsen
Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Water type
- iron-rich
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 6.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Hakutsuru Onsen, in the port city of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, draws iron-rich water at 41°C. The bathhouse offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Hakutsuru Onsen taps iron-rich waters in the Kobe urban belt, where the Rokko Mountains push ancient groundwater to the surface with a distinctive amber color. The iron content stains bath tiles a warm ochre and has a reputedly high benefit for circulation and fatigue recovery. Being embedded in a densely populated city district, the bath functions primarily as a neighborhood sento, open late into the evening. The contrast of a wild iron-spring in a major port city is part of what makes Kobe's thermal heritage unique in western Japan.
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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 iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).