Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Tara Pokki Onsen is in Hiranai, Aomori prefecture. Its iron-rich water, at pH 6.3, rises at 41°C and supplies an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Tara Pokki Onsen is a beloved local bathhouse in Hiranai on the eastern shore of Mutsu Bay, where iron-rich spring water emerges at a comfortable temperature ideal for extended soaking. The amber-tinted water and gentle mineral aroma create an instantly calming atmosphere that draws bathers back time and again. Hiranai is also famous for its giant firefly squid during spring, making a combined culinary and bathing excursion highly rewarding. The small footbath near the entrance is perfect for a quick warm-up before entering the main pool.