Niseko Higashiyama Onsen

Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan

Location: Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan
Water type: sulfurous
Temperature: 44 °C
pH: 6.5

Water profile

Thermicity

Sedative

44 °C

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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation

Bio-active

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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Niseko Higashiyama Onsen occupies the eastern section of the Niseko resort district in Hokkaido, forming part of a cluster of geothermal facilities that have helped establish Niseko as a destination appealing equally to winter sports enthusiasts seeking excellent skiing and onsen travelers seeking authentic Japanese thermal bathing. The volcanic substratum of the Niseko range produces naturally heated geothermal waters that rise through deep fissures to surface as therapeutic springs, each reflecting the specific mineral character of the rock formations through which the water travels. Higashiyama's position within the broader Niseko thermal zone offers visitors convenient and comfortable access to the restorative pleasures of natural mountain hot springs within one of Japan's most internationally recognized resort environments.

Insider tip — Niseko Higashiyama Onsen sits in the world-famous Niseko ski region of Hokkaido — renowned for having some of the lightest, most abundant powder snow on Earth, drawing skiers from across the globe to the slopes of Mount Yotei, Hokkaido's 'Mount Fuji.' The sulfurous springs draw on the volcanic geology of the Niseko-Annupuri range, offering the quintessential Japanese pleasure of soaking in a hot spring while watching snow fall over one of the planet's premier powder destinations.

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