Obiraki Onsen
Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
- Location
- Hirosaki, Aomori, 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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Obiraki Onsen is also located in Hirosaki, Aomori prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C and supplies an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Obiraki Onsen serves the southern Hirosaki communities at the foot of the Shirakami foothills where the apple orchards of Aomori transition to the beech forests above. The facility is a quiet neighbourhood institution far from the tourist circuits of the city centre, beloved for its affordable daily bathing culture.
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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.