Nukabira Onsen (Nukabira Onsen Hotel source)

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糠平温泉 糠平温泉ホテル
A Clear, Self-Flowing Spring in the Forests by Lake Nukabira

Nukabira Gensenkyo spreads near Lake Nukabira on the east side of Daisetsuzan National Park, where each inn has its own source and all offer free-flowing water. Nukabira Onsen Hotel opened in 1929 as the Ryokan Fukushimakan, and the founding family still tends its bath. The source, which flows naturally on the grounds, is clear and nearly tasteless and odorless. With a balance of chloride and bicarbonate, it warms the body while feeling smooth on the skin. Two tubs, hot and medium, let you choose your temperature and linger in the mountain water.

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塩
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.

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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
7.1
Neutral
Acidic ← 07 Neutral14 → Alkaline
Upper bound of neutral (pH 7.5). Approaching mildly alkaline, the boundary where skin starts to feel smooth.
TEMPERATURE
51.2℃
Hot Spring
Quite hot. Often diluted with water for a comfortable bathing temperature.
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
43.9 mg/kg

A trace component with gentle antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action.

Metasilicic acidSee detail
124 mg/kg

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

Bicarbonate ionSee detail
288 mg/kg

Softens dead skin cells for a silky bathing feel.

Fluoride ionSee detail
2.3 mg/kg

A trace antibacterial component that keeps skin clean.

Sodium ionSee detail
246 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
Free-Flowing Onsen
Pure spring water — no dilution, no recirculation
HeatedNo
DilutedNo
RecycledNo
FilteredNo
DisinfectedNo
AdditivesNo
▸Note

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
無色澄明
Smell
無臭
Taste
無味
EFFECTS
Spring-specific indications (bathing)
Cuts and grazesPeripheral circulatory failurePoor circulationDepressionXeroderma
General indications (bathing)
High blood pressure (mild)Rheumatoid arthritisAutonomic instabilityInsomniaChronic pain or stiffness in muscles and jointsMuscle stiffness due to motor paralysisGastrointestinal dysfunction
Contraindications
Acute illness (especially with fever)Active tuberculosisMalignant tumorsSevere heart diseaseRespiratory failureRenal failureBleeding disordersSevere anemiaAny actively progressing illnessPregnancy (especially early and late stages)
BATHING TIPS
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There are hot and medium tubs, and the hot one is very hot. Start in the medium tub, avoid long soaks and take breaks between dips.

EFFECT STORY
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With 241.5 mg/kg chloride, this water offers restorative warmth that lingers after bathing, while 288.2 mg/kg bicarbonate and 124.1 mg/kg metasilicic acid suit silky skin, ideal for warming up at a mountain inn in the cold season.

CAUTIONS
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The source exceeds 50°C and the hot tub can reach around 45°C. Check the temperature before entering and take care to avoid dizziness.

※ See the analysis data below for detailed contraindications

ANALYSIS DATAView all analysis fields ▼

Source Info

Source name
Nukabira Onsen (Nukabira Onsen Hotel source)
Spring type
Sodium Chloride and Bicarbonate Hot Spring
Old spring type name
含重曹食塩泉
Source temperature
51.2℃
pH
7.1
Flow type
自然湧出
Osmotic pressure
低張性

Analysis Document

Analysis date
2012-06-04
Analyst organization
日本衛生株式会社

Cations

Sodium ion Na⁺
246 mg/kg
Potassium ion K⁺
9.6 mg/kg
Ammonium ion NH₄⁺
0.30 mg/kg
Magnesium ion Mg²⁺
0.80 mg/kg
Calcium ion Ca²⁺
36.2 mg/kg
Aluminum ion Al³⁺
not detected
Manganese ion Mn²⁺
0.30 mg/kg
Iron(II) ion Fe²⁺
0.07 mg/kg
Zinc ion Zn²⁺
not detected
Lead ion Pb²⁺
not detected
Copper ion Cu²⁺
not detected
Cadmium ion Cd²⁺
not detected
Total cations
0.29 mg/kg

Anions

Fluoride ion F⁻
2.3 mg/kg
Chloride ion Cl⁻
242 mg/kg
Hydrogen sulfide ion HS⁻
0.00 mg/kg
Thiosulfate ion S₂O₃²⁻
0.00 mg/kg
Sulfate ion SO₄²⁻
63.6 mg/kg
Bicarbonate ion HCO₃⁻
288 mg/kg
Carbonate ion CO₃²⁻
0.30 mg/kg
Total anions
0.60 mg/kg

Undissociated Components

Metasilicic acid H₂SiO₃
124 mg/kg
Metaboric acid HBO₂
43.9 mg/kg
Total undissociated
0.17 mg/kg

Dissolved Gas

Free carbon dioxide CO₂
30.4 mg/kg
Free hydrogen sulfide H₂S
0.00 mg/kg
Total dissolved gas
0.03 mg/kg

Totals

Total dissolved substances
1.1 mg/kg
Component total
1.1 mg/kg
Evaporation residue
0.86 mg/kg

Usage

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

Indications & Contraindications

Bathing indications
Cuts and grazes, Peripheral circulatory failure, Poor circulation, Depression, Xeroderma
General indications
High blood pressure (mild), Rheumatoid arthritis, Autonomic instability, Insomnia, Chronic pain or stiffness in muscles and joints, Muscle stiffness due to motor paralysis, Gastrointestinal dysfunction
Contraindications
Acute illness (especially with fever), Active tuberculosis, Malignant tumors, Severe heart disease, Respiratory failure, Renal failure, Bleeding disorders, Severe anemia, Any actively progressing illness, Pregnancy (especially early and late stages)

Drinking

Drinkability
Not drinkable
FACILITY INFO
AI draft (unverified)
Official site
Private bath (Kashikiri)
Available
About tattoos and onsen
Travelers with tattoos can still bathe comfortably in a private bath (Kashikiri) or a room with a private open-air bath.
Hours
Weekdays: 11:00〜19:00
Weekends & holidays: 11:00〜19:00
Irregular closing days, please call to confirm before visiting.
Closed days: Irregular closing days
Transit
From JR Obihiro Station (JR帯広駅), approx. 1.5 hours by local bus, get off at Chuo Park (中央公園). Approx. 45 minutes by car from Doto Expressway Otofuke IC (道東道音更IC).
Parking
Available (Free), 30 spaces
Day use fee
¥700Elementary school students: 300 yen, Pre-elementary school students: 200 yen. Towels sold for 200 yen.
Facilities
Public BathFamily BathRestaurantCafeBanquet HallCoin LaundryVending MachinesSauna
This information may change without notice. Please contact the facility directly for accurate details.
How Long to Stay (Toji)
Start with 2 nights / 3 days

Japan’s Ministry of the Environment notes that even a short stay refreshes you. For a full therapeutic cure, around 2–3 weeks is the guideline.

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