Rakuraku Onsen
Date, Hokkaido, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Date, 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
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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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Rakuraku Onsen is located in Date, on the island of Hokkaido. The sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C at the source. An indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna are available to visitors.
Insider tip — Rakuraku Onsen sits in the Date region of southwestern Hokkaido, where the volcanic geology of Usu and Showa-Shinzan mountains infuses the thermal waters with a robust sodium-chloride mineral profile. The warming properties of the saline waters are particularly valued in Hokkaido's long cold winters, when soaking sessions can extend well over an hour. The facility offers panoramic views of Uchiura Bay from its upper-floor baths on clear days. Snow-season visits provide a classic Hokkaido onsen experience with steam rising into frosted air.
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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).