Rishiri Fureai Onsen
Rishiri Island, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Rishiri Island, 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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Rishiri Fureai Onsen stands on Rishiri Island, Hokkaido, at Japan's northern tip. The sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C across an indoor bath and an outdoor rotenburo bath, with a sauna alongside.
Insider tip — On Rishiri Island, the remote volcanic island famous for its perfect cone of Mount Rishiri (Rishiri-Fuji) and Japan's finest kombu kelp, this community onsen (fureai = meeting/exchange) gathers the island's small population of fishers, kelp harvesters, and hikers; after climbing the demanding summit trail, the mineral spring is an earned and deeply felt reward.
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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.