Neshikoshi Onsen; Kurumi no Yu
Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °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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Neshikoshi Onsen, known as Kurumi no Yu, is a hot-spring bath in Chitose, on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. Its sodium-chloride water emerges at 42°C, feeding an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Kurumi no Yu, the walnut spring, sits close to New Chitose Airport and is a convenient first or last stop on any Hokkaido trip. The walnut-motif decor and warm saline water make it a memorable alternative to the airport lounge.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °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.