Matsue Shinjiko Onsen
Matsue, Shimane, Chugoku, Japan
- Location
- Matsue, Shimane, Chugoku, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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The Kita-Matsue Line is a 22.9 km railway line owned by the Ichibata Electric Railway. The line connects Dentetsu-Izumoshi Station in Izumo with Matsue-Shinjiko-Onsen Station in Matsue, all within Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Tracks run parallel to JR West's San'in Main Line on the north of Lake Shinji.
Insider tip — Matsue Shinjiko Onsen sits on the banks of Lake Shinji, famous for its spectacular sunset silhouettes of pine islets and fishing boats — a scene ranked among Japan's most beautiful. The saline thermal water here comes from deep brackish aquifers beneath the lake basin, and outdoor baths facing the water allow bathers to watch the sun sink behind the Chugoku hills. The adjacent castle town of Matsue, associated with writer Lafcadio Hearn, adds exceptional literary and historical depth to a stay.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °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).