Sounkyo Onsen, Kamikawa, Hokkaido

Sounkyo Choyo Resort Hotel (Day-Use Onsen)

For about ¥1,200, this is the Sounkyo choice if you want to compare milky-white and reddish-brown spring water as well as enjoy the scenery.

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Spring & water temperature

Spring-source temperature
Milky-white spring: 75.7°C; reddish-brown spring: 62.4°C
Bathing temperature
Not published
Spring source
Two spring systems: the milky-white spring and the reddish-brown spring
Spring classification
Milky-white spring: sulfur-bearing sodium bicarbonate spring (hydrogen sulfide type; neutral, low-tonicity, high-temperature spring). Reddish-brown spring: sodium bicarbonate spring (neutral, low-tonicity, high-temperature spring).
pH
Milky-white spring: 7.0; reddish-brown spring: 6.7
Flow rate
Not published
Water handling
The hotel describes both spring waters as free-flowing. The Torinokoe and Kawa-no-Sasayaki bath areas offer the milky-white and reddish-brown waters, and both have saunas. The current main pages do not publish water addition, heating, recirculation and disinfection details for every bath in a complete itemized format.

Bathing indications

The hotel lists chronic eczema and dry skin among the milky-white spring's indications, and cuts and sensitivity to cold among those for the reddish-brown spring. These are not medical treatment guarantees.

Day-use reception is 13:00–19:00, with bathing until 20:00. Admission is ¥1,200 for adults and ¥600 for children; a towel set costs ¥300. Hours may change on dates such as New Year, Obon and consecutive holidays. Day visitors may book a private bath in a separate paid slot starting at 15:00 or 16:00.

Bath experience

Comfort
9.0/10
Bath variety
9.5/10
Upkeep
8.5/10
Atmosphere
9.0/10
Quiet
7.0/10
Access
7.5/10
Value
9.0/10

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Sounkyo Onsen, Kamikawa, Hokkaido

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