Kawayu Hot Spring

Kawayu Hot Spring is effective against all ailments

Kawayu Hot Spring boasts an abundance of spring water that originates from Mt. Io, which remains active even today. The scent of sulfur fills the air in the hot spring town, where there are foot baths for soaking your feet in and other easily accessible hot springs. The spring water is highly acidic and has excellent sterilizing properties, has long been said to be effective against various ailments.
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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

Hot spring information

Spring quality/Indications (for bathing)

Chloride springs
Cuts, peripheral circulatory failure, cold constitution, depression, dry skin

Sulfate springs
Cuts, peripheral circulatory failure, cold constitution, depression, dry skin

Acidic springs
Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis vulgaris, glucose tolerance disorders (diabetes), impetigo

Sulfur springs
Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis vulgaris, chronic eczema, impetigo (including peripheral circulatory failure for hydrogen sulfide-type sulfur springs)

Ferruginous springs (potable spring water)
Iron-deficiency anemia

General Information

Postal code
〒088-3465　
Address
北海道弟子屈町川湯温泉
Telephone Number
015-483-2670（Kawayu Onsen Tourism Information Center）
Directions
●By bus: About 10 minutes from JR Kawayu Onsen Station by Akan Bus bound for Kawayu Onsen, and get off at the last stop.
●By car: About 110 minutes from the Akan IC of the Doto Expwy via National Routes 240 and 241.
●By car: About 70 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport.
Website

Lake Mashu Tourism Association

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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