Nonta no Yu
Kitami, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Kitami, Hokkaido, 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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Nonta no Yu is an onsen located in Kitami, on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. The sodium-chloride water emerges at around 41°C and feeds an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Nonta no Yu is a local onsen in Kitami, a city in eastern Hokkaido known for its peppermint cultivation and frigid winters. The salty thermal waters provide deep warming relief during the harsh Hokkaido cold season. Visitors appreciate the unpretentious bathhouse atmosphere and the restorative sodium-chloride waters typical of the region.
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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).