Hibari Onsen
Sukagawa, Fukushima, Japan
- Location
- Sukagawa, Fukushima, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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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Hibari Onsen is set in Sukagawa, Fukushima prefecture. 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 — Hibari, the skylark, is a joyful name for this Sukagawa spring in a city celebrated as the peony capital of Japan. Sukagawa Botan-en showcases thousands of peonies each spring, and the novelist Osamu Tezuka once lived here; the spa sits at the crossroads of natural and cultural richness.
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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.