Kirishima Onsen Myoken
Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
- Location
- Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 45 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Located in Kirishima, Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan, Kirishima Onsen Myoken is a unique thermal spring and spa. The water is bicarbonate-rich, a type of mineral-rich water. This area is exceptionally diverse due to its many active volcanoes, which create a variety of hot springs. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of this special location within a long thermal tradition associated with well-being.
Insider tip — Myoken Onsen in the Kirishima volcanic highlands of Kyushu draws iron-sulfurous water of deep reddish-brown color from vents in one of Japan's most active geothermal zones, where Sakurajima volcano smolders on the horizon. The Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park setting means bathing is accompanied by primeval cedar forests and mist-draped ridgelines. These waters are among the most mineral-dense in Kyushu and leave a visible orange tinge on towels and stone pool edges.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 45 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).