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Kitsuneuchi Onsen

Shirakawa, Fukushima, Japan
Kitsuneuchi Onsen
Location
Shirakawa, Fukushima, Japan
Water type
thermal, sodium chloride
Temperature
40 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
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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Kitsuneuchi Onsen, an onsen in Shirakawa, Fukushima, offers a soak in thermal sodium-chloride water at 40°C, alongside an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.

Insider tip — 'Kitsuneuchi' (fox hollow) Onsen in Shirakawa, southern Fukushima — near the gateway to Tohoku where the ancient barrier Shirakawa no Seki once stood. The fox (kitsune) is a spirit of transformation in Japanese folklore; the whimsically named bath offers a warming transformation after exploring the Nasu mountain range.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal & sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.