Mukawa Onsen Shiki no Yakata
Mukawa, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Mukawa, 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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Shiki no Yakata, at Mukawa Onsen on Hokkaido, runs sodium-chloride thermal water at 39°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna for visitors passing through.
Insider tip — 'Shiki no Yakata' (four seasons mansion) at Mukawa Onsen. Mukawa-cho made international palaeontology news with the discovery of one of Japan's most complete hadrosaur dinosaur skeletons (Mukawaryu). The onsen offers seasonal beauty year-round — lavender in summer, autumn foliage, crisp Hokkaido winter snow.
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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.