Kamisunagawadake Onsen Panke no Yu
Kami-Sunagawa, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Kami-Sunagawa, Hokkaido, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 39 °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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Kamisunagawadake Onsen Panke no Yu is an onsen (Japanese hot spring bath) located in Kami-Sunagawa, Hokkaido. The water emerges at around 39°C. The site includes an indoor bath, an open-air bath (rotenburo) and a sauna. A low-key address for a relaxing moment.
Insider tip — 'Panke no Yu' uses an Ainu word (panke = lower stream) for this onsen in Kami-Sunagawa, a former coal-mining town in central Hokkaido. The hot spring is one of the key community facilities remaining since the coal industry's decline. 'Kamisunagawadake' refers to the nearby mountain.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
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.