Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Ikariyama Onsen rises in Ōita, capital of the prefecture of the same name. Its sulfurous thermal waters reach 46°C, among the hottest springs in the area. Indoor bath, outdoor bath (rotenburo) and sauna are available here.
Insider tip — Ikariyama ('anchor mountain') Onsen in the Oita city area — Japan's geothermal capital, where more hot spring water surfaces than anywhere else on Earth. Oita city itself has dozens of neighbourhood onsen. The sulfurous volcanic waters reflect the extraordinary geothermal activity of the Beppu-Ōita volcanic system.