Noboribetsu Onsen
ホテルまほろば
Hokkaido Noboribetsu
北海道 登別市

Noboribetsu Onsen 5-gosen

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登別温泉5号泉
Earth's Bounty Salt Waters

Noboribetsu Onsen, one of Hokkaido's premier hot spring destinations, has welcomed therapeutic bathers since antiquity. The geothermal fields flowing from Hell Valley (Jigoku-dani) feed this resort with abundant, mineral-rich waters across diverse spring types—drawing visitors from throughout Japan and beyond. Whether you seek respite from daily fatigue or a deep, immersive thermal cure in Hokkaido's pristine wilderness, Noboribetsu's legendary springs await.

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SPRING TYPE
Chloride Spring
aka "熱の湯"

Salt content forms a protective barrier on the skin and prevents moisture and heat from escaping the body even after bathing. Boosts heat retention and has moisturizing effects.

See features & indications
Bathing indications
Cuts and grazesPeripheral circulatory failurePoor circulationDepressionXeroderma
Drinking indications
Atrophic gastritisConstipation

※ Only at facilities permitted to serve drinking water. 200–500 mL/day recommended.

Definition :Primary anion: chloride ion.
Source: 環境省「あんしん・あんぜんな温泉利用のいろは」(監修:日本温泉気候物理医学会)Read full article
PH VALUE
6.7
Neutral
Acidic ← 07 Neutral14 → Alkaline
Neutral (pH 6-7.5) per Japan Ministry of Environment classification. The pH range gentlest on the skin, suitable for long bathing.
TEMPERATURE
94.9
Very Hot Spring
Near boiling, extremely hot. Requires substantial cooling or dilution.
KEY MINERALS

The bar length shows how abundant each component is compared to thresholds that make it "distinctive" (therapeutic spring standards, beauty spring criteria, etc.).

Metaboric acidSee detail
386 mg/kg

Undissociated boric acid with antibacterial action that keeps the skin surface clean.

Metasilicic acidSee detail
484 mg/kg

A natural moisturizer also used in skincare lotions. Forms a thin veil on the skin to reduce moisture loss after bathing.

Chloride ionSee detail
4894 mg/kg

Boosts after-bath warmth and warms the body from the core.

Free carbon dioxideSee detail
625 mg/kg

Absorbed through the skin to gently promote peripheral circulation.

Sodium ionSee detail
1870 mg/kg

Gentle warming effect that helps you stay warm after bathing.

CHARACTER · COMPOSITION PROFILE
1234StimulationBactericidalSkin BeautyHeat RetentionRelaxation

Scores are calculated from mineral analysis data based on the Mineral Spring Analysis Guidelines (Ministry of Environment, Japan). They are unrelated to facility atmosphere or service quality.

USAGE
HeatedNo
DilutedYes
RecycledYes
FilteredNo
DisinfectedYes
AdditivesNo

The temperature, pH and component values shown here are based on the hot spring analysis (source). Actual values in the bath may differ depending on heating, dilution, recycling and filtration. Please check current usage status at the facility.

SENSORY TEST
Color
白色微濁
Smell
無臭
Taste
カン味
BATHING TIPS
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Given the extreme temperature of 94.9°C, immerse yourself only in temperature-adjusted waters provided by the facility. Chloride springs retain heat exceptionally well; limit each soak to 10–15 minutes to avoid thermal stress. After bathing, embrace the "post-bath glow"—allow the thin salt film clinging to your skin to dry naturally rather than rinsing away, prolonging the warmth and moisture that linger beautifully.

EFFECT STORY
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This isotonic chloride spring, with a neutral pH of 6.7 and 4,894 mg/L of chloride ions, strengthens the skin's barrier function and accelerates recovery from irritation and minor wounds. The concentrated mineral load—9.640 g/kg total dissolved solids—delivers profound warmth, making it especially effective for those battling chilled circulation and joint discomfort. The abundance of metasilicic acid (484.3 mg/L) bestows a silky-smooth tactile sensation that lingers on the skin.

CAUTIONS
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The extreme heat poses cardiovascular strain; prolonged or consecutive bathing risks burdening the heart and blood pressure. Those with cardiac disease, hypertension, or active fever should abstain or limit immersion to brief periods.

※ See the analysis data below for detailed contraindications

ANALYSIS DATAView all analysis fields ▼

Source Info

Source name
登別温泉5号泉
Spring type
ナトリウム・カルシウム-塩化物温泉
Source temperature
94.9℃
pH
6.7
Flow rate
51 L/min
Flow type
自然湧出
Osmotic pressure
等張性

Analysis Document

Analysis date
2014-07-31
Analyst organization
北海道立衛生研究所
Registration No.
北海道第1号

Cations

Sodium ion Na⁺
1870 mg/kg
Potassium ion K⁺
168 mg/kg
Ammonium ion NH₄⁺
2.0 mg/kg
Magnesium ion Mg²⁺
101 mg/kg
Calcium ion Ca²⁺
909 mg/kg
Aluminum ion Al³⁺
0.00 mg/kg
Manganese ion Mn²⁺
0.90 mg/kg
Iron(II) ion Fe²⁺
1.0 mg/kg
Iron(III) ion Fe³⁺
0.00 mg/kg
Zinc ion Zn²⁺
0.00 mg/kg
Lead ion Pb²⁺
0.00 mg/kg
Strontium ion Sr²⁺
0.00 mg/kg
Barium ion Ba²⁺
0.00 mg/kg
Copper ion Cu²⁺
0.00 mg/kg
Cadmium ion Cd²⁺
0.00 mg/kg
Total cations
3.1 mg/kg

Anions

Fluoride ion F⁻
0.20 mg/kg
Chloride ion Cl⁻
4894 mg/kg
Hydrogen sulfide ion HS⁻
0.10 mg/kg
Thiosulfate ion S₂O₃²⁻
0.20 mg/kg
Sulfate ion SO₄²⁻
39.6 mg/kg
Bicarbonate ion HCO₃⁻
156 mg/kg
Carbonate ion CO₃²⁻
0.00 mg/kg
Hydrogen phosphate HPO₄²⁻
0.10 mg/kg
Total anions
5.1 mg/kg

Undissociated Components

Arsenious acid HAsO₂
3.5 mg/kg
Metasilicic acid H₂SiO₃
484 mg/kg
Metaboric acid HBO₂
386 mg/kg
Total undissociated
0.87 mg/kg

Dissolved Gas

Free carbon dioxide CO₂
625 mg/kg
Free hydrogen sulfide H₂S
0.40 mg/kg
Total dissolved gas
0.62 mg/kg

Totals

Total dissolved substances
9.0 mg/kg
Component total
9.6 mg/kg
Evaporation residue
8.8 mg/kg

Usage

Heating
No
Dilution
Yes
Recycle / Filter
Recycled
Additives
No
Disinfection
Yes

Drinking

Drinkability
Not drinkable
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