Ureshino Onsen Wataya Bessou No.4 and No.5 Mixed Source
Analysis UnverifiedLegend says Empress Jingu, seeing a wounded white crane heal in the river, bathed her soldiers here and cried "how joyful" (ureshii), giving Ureshino its name; it later thrived as a post town on the Nagasaki Kaido. This pumped 68.8°C source is clear and, as a classic sodium bicarbonate spring, feels slick as soap—perfect for those seeking smooth, supple skin.
The bar length shows how abundant each component is compared to thresholds that make it "distinctive" (therapeutic spring standards, beauty spring criteria, etc.).
A trace component with gentle antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action.
Mild antibacterial action keeps the skin clean. Trace transdermal absorption supports tooth and bone health.
A natural moisturizer also used in skincare lotions. Forms a thin veil on the skin to reduce moisture loss after bathing.
- Chloride (salt)220 mg/kg
- Feel
- Tastes salty; the warmth lasts after you get out.
- Said to
- Salt is said to form a film on the skin that keeps in heat and moisture. Bathing indications include cuts, poor circulation and dry skin.
- Note
- May sting cuts. Strong salty water can tire you—avoid long soaks.
- Bicarbonate (baking soda)914 mg/kg
- Feel
- Your skin feels smooth and silky.
- Said to
- Said to remove old skin cells and excess sebum. Bathing indications include cuts, poor circulation and dry skin.
- Note
- It can leave skin dry—moisturize after bathing.
- Metasilicic acid142 mg/kg
- Feel
- Your skin may feel smoother.
- Said to
- 50 mg/kg or more is said to mark a “skin-beautifying spring”; it is also used in skincare.
- Note
- The “skin-beautifying” label is a common rule of thumb, not a legal standard.
- Source temperature68.8℃
- Feel
- The source is 42°C or hotter; the bath may be on the hot side.
- Said to
- Heat is said to boost circulation and warm the body.
- Note
- Older people and those with high blood pressure or heart conditions should avoid baths of 42°C or more. Keep soaks short.
Effects are general descriptions based on the Ministry of the Environment’s indications by spring type, not a guarantee.
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.
▸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.
The source runs at 68.8°C, so check the tub temperature first. This weakly alkaline bicarbonate water lifts skin oils, so go light on soap, moisturize promptly after bathing, and let the chloride's lingering warmth cool slowly.
With 913.7 mg/kg of bicarbonate and 428.5 mg/kg of sodium gently lifting old skin cells, the water leaves silky skin, while 220.3 mg/kg of chloride seals in warmth for lasting relaxation.
The source is hot, so take care with temperature and avoid overlong soaks. The water strips skin oils, so those with dry skin should moisturize afterward.
※ See the analysis data below for detailed contraindications
ANALYSIS DATAView all analysis fields ▼
Source Info
- Source name
- Ureshino Onsen Wataya Bessou No.4 and No.5 Mixed Source
- Spring type
- Sodium Bicarbonate and Chloride Spring
- Old spring type name
- 含食塩－重曹泉
- Source temperature
- 68.8℃
- pH
- 8
- Flow rate
- 700 L/min
- Flow type
- 動力揚湯
- Osmotic pressure
- 低張性
Analysis Document
- Analysis date
- 2012-06-01
- Analyst organization
- 財団法人佐賀県環境科学検査協会
Cations
- Lithium ion Li⁺
- 1.2 mg/kg
- Sodium ion Na⁺
- 429 mg/kg
- Potassium ion K⁺
- 24.6 mg/kg
- Ammonium ion NH₄⁺
- 0.60 mg/kg
- Magnesium ion Mg²⁺
- 0.90 mg/kg
- Calcium ion Ca²⁺
- 7.6 mg/kg
- Aluminum ion Al³⁺
- 0.00 mg/kg
- Manganese ion Mn²⁺
- 0.00 mg/kg
- Iron(II) ion Fe²⁺
- 0.00 mg/kg
- Zinc ion Zn²⁺
- 0.00 mg/kg
- Lead ion Pb²⁺
- not detected
- Strontium ion Sr²⁺
- 0.40 mg/kg
- Barium ion Ba²⁺
- 0.00 mg/kg
- Copper ion Cu²⁺
- 0.00 mg/kg
- Cadmium ion Cd²⁺
- not detected
- Total cations
- 464 mg/kg
Anions
- Fluoride ion F⁻
- 8.0 mg/kg
- Chloride ion Cl⁻
- 220 mg/kg
- Hydroxide ion OH⁻
- 0.00 mg/kg
- Thiosulfate ion S₂O₃²⁻
- 0.50 mg/kg
- Sulfate ion SO₄²⁻
- 9.1 mg/kg
- Bicarbonate ion HCO₃⁻
- 914 mg/kg
- Carbonate ion CO₃²⁻
- 0.00 mg/kg
- Bromide ion Br⁻
- 0.00 mg/kg
- Iodide ion I⁻
- 0.20 mg/kg
- Nitrite ion NO₂⁻
- 0.50 mg/kg
- Nitrate ion NO₃⁻
- 0.50 mg/kg
- Hydrogen phosphate HPO₄²⁻
- 0.00 mg/kg
- Total anions
- 1153 mg/kg
Undissociated Components
- Arsenious acid HAsO₂
- 0.00 mg/kg
- Metasilicic acid H₂SiO₃
- 142 mg/kg
- Metaboric acid HBO₂
- 39.4 mg/kg
- Total undissociated
- 182 mg/kg
Dissolved Gas
- Free carbon dioxide CO₂
- 0.00 mg/kg
- Total dissolved gas
- 0.00 mg/kg
Totals
- Total dissolved substances
- 1798 mg/kg
- Component total
- 1798 mg/kg
- Evaporation residue
- 1606 mg/kg
Usage
- Usage status
- Unknown
Indications & Contraindications
- Bathing indications
- Cuts and grazes, Peripheral circulatory failure, Poor circulation, Xeroderma, Depression
- 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
