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SOAK

in the peacefulness of your own private outdoor (and indoor) onsen, and absorb the energy and smell of the woodlands in some of the best hot spring waters in Japan.

 

SOAK

in the peacefulness of your own private outdoor (and indoor) onsen, and absorb the energy and smell of the woodlands in some of the best hot spring waters in Japan.

 

SOAK

in the peacefulness of your own private outdoor (and indoor) onsen, and absorb the energy and smell of the woodlands in some of the best hot spring waters in Japan.

Regarded for centuries as both a necessity and a luxury, the communal onsen (hot spring bath) is a corner stone of Japanese culture.

At Zaborin, each of the 15 villa suites have their own private indoor, and own private open-air baths, all supplied with free-flowing hot volcanic spring water from Zaborin’s own spring source.

Inhale and take in the soothing scent of pines and indulge in the energy of the forest – also known as ‘forest bathing’ 森林浴 [Shinrin’yoku].

The extraordinary views, the exceptional water quality, and serenity of the moment will soothe both mind and body.

The volcanic waters of Zaborin come from almost a kilometre below ground, arriving at the perfect natural temperature. The unadulterated waters are a specialty and revered across Japan as the best in onsen bathing luxury: gensen kaikenagashi (源泉かけ流し).

The quality of our spring water has been tested and awarded the top 10% in the country. Rich in minerals, water that is also surrounded but such abundant nature is considered to have absorbed the ‘qi’ (気迫) – the energy or spirit – of those surroundings.

Zaborin Ryokan 坐忘林 旅館 | 北海道
Zaborin Ryokan 坐忘林 旅館 | 北海道