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Gora Kadan Fuji

Water profile

Gora Kadan Fuji

Spring chemistry and what it does, with the research behind it.

Simple

A weakly alkaline simple thermal spring. The wellhead temperature reaches a hot 56 °C, yet the water itself is lightly mineralized and gentle on the skin — a soft, easy soak rather than a chemistry-forward one.

Good for

Aches & joints

Warmth eases stiffness and raises the pain threshold. Radon and sulfate springs show the strongest evidence for joint and muscle pain.

stiff shoulders

On the certificate:神経痛Muscle painJoint painFrozen shoulderMotor paralysisJoint stiffnessBruisesSprains

Smooth skin

Bicarbonate and alkalinity gently lift dead keratin while silica hydrates, leaving skin smooth. This is the basis of the beautifying-water (bijin-no-yu 美人の湯) reputation.

dry, rough skin

Recovery

Warmth and buoyancy lower stress markers and improve sleep; habitual bathing is linked to lower rates of depression.

fatigue, stress

On the certificate:ConvalescenceFatigue recoveryGeneral health improvement

Take care

Contraindications
  • 急性疾患(特に熱のある場合)
  • Active tuberculosis
  • Malignant tumor
  • 重い心臓病
  • 呼吸不全
  • Renal failure
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Severe anemia
  • その他一般に病勢進行中の疾患
  • 妊娠中(特に初期と末期)

Full composition

The bar is each ion's share of charge (mval%) within its group; over 20% names the spring. Gases, silica and trace metals are measured by mass only.

Cationsshare of charge (mval%)
  • Sodium6.2mgP1 national
  • Calcium0.40mgP1 national
  • Potassium0.20mgP1 national
  • Magnesium0.20mgP15 national
Anionsshare of charge (mval%)
  • Bicarbonate26.5mgP17 national
  • Fluoride0.20mgP17 national
Non-dissociatedmeasured by mass
  • Metasilicic acid14.2mgP2 national
  • Metaboric acid0.70mgP10 national

Measured at the source

Source temperature
56.0°C
Hot
Tonicity
Hypotonic

On the certificate

  • Chronic digestive disorders
  • Hemorrhoids
  • 冷え症

Evidence

  1. Maeda M. 温泉の医学的効果とその科学的根拠. J. Hot Spring Science 70:197–207, 2021.
  2. Naito Y et al. A Hot-Spring Water Improves Inflammatory Conditions in an Atopic Dermatitis Model. Biomedicines 13(11):2707, 2025.
  3. Donaubauer AJ et al. Serial radon spa therapy on pain in musculoskeletal disorders. Frontiers in Immunology, 2024.
  4. Verhagen AP et al. Balneotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews CD000518, 2015.
  5. Li H et al. Bicarbonate Ionized Water Bathing Enhances Natural Killer Cell Activity. Scientific Reports 14:51851, 2024.
  6. Takeda M et al. Hot spring bathing practices have a positive effect on mental health in Japan. Heliyon 9(9):e19631, 2023.

Educational, not medical advice. If you have a health condition, consult a physician before onsen therapy.