Harazuru Onsen
Asakura, Fukuoka, Japan
- Location
- Asakura, Fukuoka, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate, thermal
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Harazuru Onsen, in Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, heats bicarbonate thermal water to around 38°C (100°F). An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna are gathered on the site.
Insider tip — Harazuru Onsen (原鶴温泉) is a famous onsen area in Asakura, Fukuoka, along the banks of the Chikugo River. The mild, slightly alkaline bicarbonate waters have a silky feel that soothes the skin. The area's rows of riverside ryokan are a Fukuoka institution — best enjoyed in an outdoor bath (rotenburo) facing the river.
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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 bicarbonate & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.