Kibayashi no Yu

占冠村, Japan

Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.

Location: 占冠村, Japan
Water type: sodium chloride
pH: 7.3

Water profile

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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Kibayashi no Yu is located in Shimukappu village, Hokkaido Prefecture, a mountainous region of northern Japan. Neutral-pH sodium-chloride water feeds an indoor bath, a rotenburo-style outdoor bath and a sauna.

Insider tip — Kibayashi no Yu is an onsen in the village of Shimukappu (占冠村, Hidaka, Hokkaido). Shimukappu is a small mountain village surrounded by birch forests, famous as the gateway to the bear-and-deer ecological corridor of the Hidaka mountains. The onsen is a refuge for skiers from the nearby Hoshino Resort Tomamu.

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Nearby

Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Spa

Shimukappu, Hokkaido

Tomamu Hoshino Spa Tower Hokkaido

Shimukappu, Hokkaido

Sahoro Hot Spring

Shintoku, Hokkaido

Shimukappu Yu no Sawa Onsen; Mori no Shiki

Shimukappu, Hokkaido

Sarugawa Onsen

Hidaka, Hokkaido

Shimukappu Onsen Tomamu

Shimukappu, Hokkaido

Frequently asked questions

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.