Ikutani Onsen
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- Location
- Wakasa, Tottori, Japan
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Ikutani Onsen rises within a valley in Japan whose name—Living Valley or Valley of Life—evokes the fertile, river-nourished landscapes where human communities have historically concentrated alongside thermal springs that provided both mineral-rich water and warmth through the long winter months. Simple alkaline waters offer the gentle, clear mineral bath that is the foundation of Japan's everyday onsen culture, accessible to all who seek the simple pleasure of thermal immersion without complex mineral intensity. The valley setting, with its particular play of light through forest canopy and the sound of water moving over ancient rock, adds a natural dimension to the mineral spring experience.