Nurunuru; Arita Onsen
Arita, Saga, Japan
- Location
- Arita, Saga, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate, thermal
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Nurunuru, also known as Arita Onsen, in Arita, Saga Prefecture, draws bicarbonate thermal water at 38°C with a pH of 8. The bathhouse includes an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Nurunuru' (ぬるぬる — silky-slippery) at Arita Onsen in Arita — the birthplace of Japanese porcelain, where Korean potter Yi Sam-pyeong discovered kaolin clay in 1616, launching four centuries of Arita-yaki ceramic tradition. 'Nurunuru' is the Japanese onsen lover's term for the silky, skin-softening alkaline bicarbonate water that leaves skin feeling like fine porcelain after bathing. In the world capital of porcelain craft, finding a spring that makes your skin feel like Arita ware is sublimely appropriate.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.