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夏油高原温泉郷
夏油高原温泉郷 is a hot spring town in Iwate, Japan. It measures pH 7.8–8.8 — mildly alkaline, the slippery kind. Officially the water is classed as simple spring.
The water here
Simple spring
Mild and low in dissolved minerals. Usually clear and gentle on the skin, which is why these baths are often recommended for first-timers.
The numbers
- pH
- 7.8–8.8 (mildly alkaline)
Figures from the town's Japanese Wikipedia article.
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Other towns in Iwate
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