Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Bihada no Yu, at Kokuseiji Tennen Onsen in Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture, runs alkaline (pH 8) thermal bicarbonate water at 40°C, known locally for its gentle feel on skin. An indoor bath, outdoor rotenburo and sauna round out the facility.
Insider tip — 'Bihada no Yu' (beautiful-skin waters) at Kokuseiji Tennen Onsen in Fukaya, Saitama. Fukaya is the birthplace of Eiichi Shibusawa, now on Japan's 10,000-yen note. The alkaline bicarbonate waters — excellent for silky skin — are a fitting tribute to a city built on the philosophy of diligent cultivation.