Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko
Maruseppu, Engaru, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Maruseppu, Engaru, 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
LowHigh
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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In Maruseppu, part of Engaru on Hokkaido, Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko taps a sodium-chloride spring at 41°C, pH 7.3. On site: an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — In the remote Maruseppu settlement of Engaru in Monbetsu District, where Hokkaido's forested Kitami mountains meet the Okhotsk coast, Yamabiko (mountain echo) onsen resonates through the cedar and birch forests with the quiet energy of deep rural Hokkaido; the area's pristine rivers, salmon runs, and brown bear habitat make this a genuine wilderness spa destination.
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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.