Kikyono Onsen
Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Kikyono Onsen is located in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. The sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C. The bathhouse includes an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — Kikyono Onsen (bellflower spring) south of Hirosaki blooms with the delicate character of its namesake flower — the purple bellflower is a symbol of autumn grace in Japanese aesthetics; the mineral waters warm locals through the long Aomori winters while the Shirakami-Sanchi UNESCO beech forest wilderness beckons nearby.
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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.