Bansei Onsen
Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Bansei Onsen is located in Obihiro, on the Tokachi plain of Hokkaido. Its sodium-chloride water emerges at 41°C with a pH of 7.3, alongside an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Bansei Onsen is located near Obihiro in the Tokachi plain, the agricultural heartland of Hokkaido. The sodium-chloride waters here are deeply warming, ideal for recovery after cycling or hiking the vast flatlands. The baths are unpretentious and welcoming, frequented by local farmers rather than tourists. Pair a soak with Obihiro's famous butadon pork rice bowl for a true Tokachi experience.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).