Tsugaru Onoe Onsen; Fukuya
Hirakawa, Aomori, Japan
- Location
- Hirakawa, 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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Tsugaru Onoe Onsen, also known as Fukuya, is located in Hirakawa, Aomori prefecture. The sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C, with an indoor bath, a rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Fukuya, the house of fortune, provides an optimistic welcome at this Onoe spring on the high plain above the Tsugaru lowlands. The Tsugaru district of Aomori retains a fierce regional pride expressed through the mournful beauty of shamisen music and the stubborn independence that gave rise to the word joppari.
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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.