La France Onsenkan
Shiwa, Iwate, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Shiwa, Iwate, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °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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La France Onsenkan is a hot spring establishment in Shiwa, Iwate Prefecture, in northeastern Japan. The sodium-chloride water flows at 42°C, pH 7.3. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna make up the facility's offering.
Insider tip — La France Onsenkan takes its name from the La France pear, a buttery European variety introduced to Japan that found its ideal growing conditions in Shiwa-cho Iwate. Japan now produces more La France pears than France itself, and Shiwa autumn pear orchards in September are a extraordinary golden sight.
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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.