Kyu Sumikawa Onsen Tanukiyu
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
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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Kyu Sumikawa Onsen Tanukiyu, in Sapporo, Hokkaido, offers sodium-chloride thermal water at 38°C (pH 7.3). This city bathhouse comprises an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Tanukiyu' (raccoon-dog bath) at the former Sumikawa Onsen in southern Sapporo. 'Kyu' (former/old) hints at its heritage — the Sumikawa area was historically a separate hot spring district before absorption into the city. A Sapporo local institution with character.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.