Komorebi Onsen
Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
- Location
- Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
- Water type
- iron-rich
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 6.3
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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Komorebi Onsen is located in Hakodate, a port city in southern Hokkaido. The iron-rich water flows at 41°C, pH 6.3. The facility offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Komorebi Onsen draws iron-rich spring water in the southern Hokkaido landscape near the Tsugaru Strait. The copper-tinted bath is especially appreciated in winter, when Hokkaido's bitter cold makes the warming mineral soak a welcome pleasure. Light filtering through surrounding birch trees gives the outdoor bath its name — 'komorebi' meaning dappled sunlight in Japanese. The unhurried atmosphere and absence of tourist crowds make this a genuine local retreat.
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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 iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).