Shirakaba Hot Spring

Visited Shirakaba Onsen on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This is a public bathhouse with a moor spring in the Shirakaba district. Obihiro City is home to many high-quality moor springs. While moor springs generally tend to be alkaline and have a slippery texture due to the humic acid and bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻), the water here is particularly thick, with a gooey, slimy texture that stands out from the rest. Open from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, adult fee: 500 yen (cash payment). Shoe lockers cost 10 yen or are provided on shelves, and changing lockers are free or come with baskets. While there are no amenities such as body soap or shampoo, hair dryers are available for 30 yen for 3 minutes, with one Kozumi negative ion dryer (KHD-1378). Other amenities include a large Hokuto Koki scale and a ceiling fan. The bathing area is indoors only, and includes a 42°C main bath, a 40°C rock bath, a 40°C vibrating bath, an 18°C cold water bath, and a dry sauna (far-infrared, two-tiered, for 8-10 people). There is no open-air bath. There are no rugs inside the sauna, and guests are required to dry themselves off using the towels provided when leaving; the towels appear to be changed regularly. The hot water is a free-flowing spring without any heating, circulation, or filtration, and the yellowish-brown spring water is supplied to all the baths as well as the faucets. There are also a large number of washing areas and faucets, with a breakdown of 8+5+4+3+2 shower-equipped mixer taps, 5+5+3+1 shower-less taps, and 2 shower/stand-up shower combinations (only these have fresh hot water). According to a 2018 hot spring analysis report, the spring temperature is 44.3°C, pH 9.4, and contains 52.1mg of metasilicic acid in a total of 722mg of dissolved water. The water is a hypotonic, alkaline, high-temperature simple spring, and is almost colorless, transparent, tasteless, and odorless. While the humus content is unknown, the water generally resembles a sodium bicarbonate salt-containing moor spring, exhibiting a pale amber color and a strong viscosity. It's non-sticky, dry, and moisturizing, making it a "hot spring for beautiful skin." There's a large rest lounge in front of the reception, and a raised tatami room at the back. According to previous records, the owner is a neighboring construction company that excavated the property and opened the baths in 1985, and relocated to its current location and renovated in 1997. As the large number of faucets suggests, this is a community-based public bathhouse that has long been loved by locals, and when I visited, it was fairly crowded with what appeared to be locals. It's within walking distance of a nearby large shopping mall, and the warm hospitality of the receptionist is very welcoming. It's a hot spring that combines quality water with practicality.

I stopped by here on a detour when I went to Ban'ei Racecourse. If using public transportation, I think you can take a bus from Obihiro Station or elsewhere to the racecourse, then walk from there. It's in a residential area, but if you get close enough you'll see a vertical sign on the roof, so just head for that. It's well-maintained, but it's not a modern spa facility, and has a Showa-era feel to it. As it is a hot spring facility, overnight stays are not available. Bathing fees are purchased from ticket machines, and they only accept cash. I think the fee for adults was 480 yen when I visited in 2022. This fee only includes bathing, and does not include towels or other items. To be honest, it does have the feel of being frequented by local regulars. There are several large signs in the changing rooms and washing areas that read, "Wash your body with soap before bathing." However, soap is not provided at this facility. : There is no shop, so please note that you will need to bring your own soap and towels. The bath area is neither too large nor too small, giving it a public bath-like feel. The water is a simple alkaline hot spring directly from the source. The water is of excellent quality, more like a thick layer than smooth. Even after you get out of the bath, it feels like you're wrapped in a membrane that keeps you warm. Interestingly, the water from the faucets in the washing area is also hot spring water, and there is only one faucet in the bath area that dispenses regular hot water or cold water. Massage chairs are also available for a fee. Food is not served. The rest area is fairly spacious, and in addition to table seating, there is also a tatami room of about 8 tatami mats where you can lie down. Massage chairs are also available for a fee. They do not serve food, but there are vending machines for drinks and beer, and ice cream is available.

It's incredibly beautiful, and although it's a green mall, it's a 100% natural alkaline spring with no added water, heating, circulation, or filtration! Especially in the early mornings during winter, the sunlight and steam create a healing space. It's quite hot, but the ultimate soft water is irresistible! It leaves your skin feeling moist and smooth, making both your mind and body feel great. There's also a sauna and cold plunge pool, so sauna lovers can enjoy a satisfying sweat! A hot spring where you can truly appreciate the quality of the water. Equipped with a rock bath and a bubble bath! The changing rooms and washing areas are spacious, bright, and open! Shoe lockers: 10 yen Changing room lockers: Free Various amenities available for purchase at the reception Towels and bath towels are for sale only Hair dryers: 5 minutes for 50 yen (coin), 3 minutes for 30 yen (coin) They do not accept tattoos, including fashion tattoos, so you can bathe with peace of mind.

August 26, 2022 This hot spring bathhouse is nestled in a residential area of Obihiro City. Its vertical sign atop the building is easily noticeable. Payment is made at the front desk, where you purchase and present your ticket from a vending machine. The spacious lobby offers a relaxing space for relaxation. The bathroom features a main bath, a rock bath, a jet bath, a sauna, and a cold bath. This bath is also spacious, with a total of 25 faucets. The water is a light brown, alkaline, simple hot spring with a temperature of 44.3°C and a pH of 9.4. The main bath and rock bath are free-flowing. The water pours in steadily, so there must be a fair amount of it. And, of course, it leaves my skin feeling smooth. I was quite pleased with how smooth it felt. The faucets also use hot spring water, and the final shower is also hot spring water. The water was excellent.

It's in a residential area and difficult to find at first glance, but you can see the sign from afar, so if you head there you'll definitely be able to find it❗lol The parking lot is large and easy to park in. Buy tickets from the ticket machine. As of March 2024, it's 490 yen for adults It has a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere. There are warning signs everywhere, but I wonder if something happened there in the past? There is no shampoo or body soap provided. There are no trash cans, so you have to take home any plastic bottles you buy locally. The spring quality is a soft, mellow mall hot spring. It feels sticky and clings to your skin, which feels great (^-^) It's small, with two hot spring baths, a jet bath, a cold bath, and a sauna. Around 9:00 p.m. on a weekday, there were about 5-6 customers, so I was able to relax (^-^)