Abukawa Onsen; Fureai Kaikan
Hagi, Yamaguchi, Japan
- Location
- Hagi, Yamaguchi, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
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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Abukawa Onsen, known as Fureai Kaikan, is located in Hagi, a historic town in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water, at 42°C, supplies an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Hagi is a beautifully preserved castle town whose samurai educated in its Meirinkan school launched the Meiji Restoration, making it a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Abukawa community spring serves a city where the old merchant quarters, pottery kilns, and Shoin Shrine all remain extraordinarily intact.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °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.