Kunimi Onsen Choei; Kunimi Sanso
Shizukuishi, Iwate, Japan
- Location
- Shizukuishi, Iwate, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Kunimi Onsen Choei (Kunimi Sanso), in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, uses sulfurous water at 44°C, with an indoor bath, outdoor rotenburo and sauna.
Insider tip — Kunimi Sanso, the mountain lodge with a view of the country, overlooks Shizukuishi from the volcanic ridgeline where the Amihari and Koiwai ranch landscapes roll toward Iwate Komaga-take and Mount Iwate. The sulfurous spring here carries the volcanic signature of the great Tohoku arc that stretches from Zao to Hachimantai.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.