Kenko House; Kino Onsen
Otofuke, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Otofuke, 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
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Kenko House (Kino Onsen), in Otofuke, Hokkaido, Japan, offers sodium-chloride water at 41°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and an on-site sauna.
Insider tip — In Otofuke, the Tokachi town synonymous with Hokkaido's finest butter and cream that has made Otofuke dairy products sought after across Japan, Kino Onsen serves the agricultural community with natural mineral waters from the Tokachi basin; the surrounding white birch groves and the Otofuke River's clear salmon-run waters define the seasonal rhythms that make Hokkaido's farm country so distinctive.
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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.