Shikaribetsu Kyo; Kanno Onsen
Shikaoi, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Shikaoi, Hokkaido, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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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.
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Shikaribetsu Kyo Kanno Onsen is located in Shikaoi, Hokkaido, near Lake Shikaribetsu. Sulfurous water, with a pH of 6.5, rises here at 42°C between an indoor bath and a rotenburo, complemented by a sauna.
Insider tip — Kanno Onsen is one of Hokkaido most celebrated remote hot springs, perched near Lake Shikaribetsu in the volcanic Tokachi highlands. The milky sulfurous water emerges from an active geothermal zone, and the surrounding wilderness of brown bears and red-crowned cranes makes the journey unforgettable.
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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 sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.