Furubira Onsen Shiokaze
Furubira, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Location
- Furubira, Hokkaido, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Furubira Onsen Shiokaze, in Furubira on the island of Hokkaido, offers sodium-chloride water at 40°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Furubira Onsen Shiokaze perches on the Sea of Japan coastline of Hokkaido, where the name Shiokaze meaning sea breeze reflects the maritime character of the setting. The sodium-chloride water at 40°C emerges from deep Cretaceous formations and carries a pleasant salinity that is said to warm the body from within, important in a coastal town lashed by winter winds. Views from the bath overlook a rocky shoreline where fresh seafood is landed daily, and the combination of a soak followed by grilled scallops is the local custom. Spring and early summer bring calm seas and stunning sunsets over the Japan Sea.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °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).