Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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In a traditional Japanese onsen, bathers immerse themselves in a serene and communal environment, fostering a sense of relaxation and social connection. The bathing tradition emphasizes purification and rejuvenation, often involving a series of steps including washing, rinsing, and soaking in warm, mineral-rich waters. Bathers typically remove their clothing, following a code of modesty and respect for others, and engage in quiet contemplation or conversation, promoting a sense of calm and well-being.
Insider tip — Oraho no Onsen, our hot spring in the local dialect, serves the rural community of Hachimantai City, which was carved from the volcanic highland that also gave Japan Aspite Line — a panoramic mountain road open only in summer that traverses the crater-lake landscape between Akita and Iwate.