Unzen Onsen
Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
- Location
- Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
- Temperature
- 95 °C
- pH
- 2.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Acide sulfaté chloruré
Unzen Onsen is a geothermally heated volcanic hot spring field in the Unzen Mountains in Nagasaki prefecture in Japan. It was known of for many years, and in the 1910s was developed into a hot spring community because of its many springs. In 1934 the area was designated as the first national park in Japan.
Insider tip — The hike up to Mount Fugen, with views of the sulfur clouds and the Ariake Sea, is exceptional.
Nearby
Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 95 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & acidic water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.