Banben Wenquan
Tarumizu, Kagoshima, Japan, Japan
- Location
- Tarumizu, Kagoshima, Japan, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Banben Wenquan is a sodium-chloride hot spring located in Tarumizu, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The water reaches around 41°C. The site offers an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo), and a sauna.
Insider tip — Banben Wenquan sits in Kagoshima Prefecture at the southern tip of Kyushu, near the base of the active Sakurajima volcano whose ash occasionally dusts the surrounding towns. The sodium-chloride waters reflect the intense volcanic geology of this region, warming visitors thoroughly even on the coolest winter days. Kagoshima's onsen culture is among Japan's most vibrant, with the prefecture counting over 2,700 natural springs — the highest density in the country. Views of Sakurajima rising from Kinko Bay make for an unforgettable backdrop during an outdoor soak.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).