Nebuta Onsen

Shika, Ishikawa, Japan

Location: Shika, Ishikawa, Japan
Water type: thermal
Temperature: 40 °C
pH: 7.3

Water profile

Thermicity

Sedative

40 °C

LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation

Balancing

LowHigh

Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesCalcium

Nebuta Onsen is a hot spring in Aomori Prefecture, taking its name from the famous Nebuta Festival, one of the most spectacular summer festivals in Japan in which enormous illuminated floats depicting mythological warriors and demons are paraded through the streets of Aomori City each August, drawing millions of visitors from across Japan and overseas. The oligometallic and simple mineral waters of Nebuta Onsen provide gentle and accommodating thermal bathing suitable for a wide range of visitors, including those attending the summer festival who seek relaxation after the energetic nighttime parades. Aomori Prefecture, at the far northern tip of Honshu, combines the spectacular traditions of the Nebuta Festival with the natural splendors of Aomori Bay, the Shimokita Peninsula, and the apple orchards and hot springs of the Ou Mountains to create one of Japan's most distinctive regional cultural destinations.

Insider tip — Nebuta Onsen sits on the Noto Peninsula's western coast near Shika, where clear oligometallic thermal waters well up close to the Sea of Japan shoreline. The understated mineral profile makes these waters gentle and broadly suitable, favored by those with sensitive skin. The Noto coastline here features dramatic cliff scenery and quiet fishing villages little changed from decades past. Autumn brings spectacular seafood harvests that pair naturally with a restorative evening soak.

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