Hibara Fureai Onsen; Kobo
Kitashiobara, Fukushima, Japan
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- Location
- Kitashiobara, Fukushima, Japan
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Hibara Fureai Onsen, also known as Kobo, is located in Kitashiobara, Fukushima Prefecture, near Lake Hibara. Its sulfurous thermal water, at 42°C (pH 6.5), fills an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Kitashiobara Village surrounds Lake Hibara (桧原湖) in the Urabandai area — a landscape born from catastrophe. The 1888 eruption of Mt. Bandai (2,000+ dead) blocked rivers and created 300+ lakes and marshes in vibrant turquoise, emerald, and gold. The Urabandai plateau's autumn foliage reflected in these volcanic lakes is one of Japan's most stunning seasonal spectacles. Hibara Fureai Onsen Kobo draws sulfurous waters from this volcanic system — bathing in the same geothermal energy that created this extraordinary landscape.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.