Sanka Onsen
Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan
- Temperature
- 48 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Sanka Onsen, near Teshikaga on Hokkaido, taps fairly hot thermal sulfurous water at around 48°C. It offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Sanka Onsen is another hot spring in the Teshikaga area of Hokkaido's Akan-Mashu National Park — a region with concentrated volcanic geothermal activity. 'Sanka' (scattered flower) suggests a poetic name for a wild onsen in an area of exceptional natural beauty, including Lake Mashu, one of the world's clearest caldera lakes.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 48 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.