Izumo Hinomisaki Onsen
Izumo, Shimane, Japan
- Location
- Izumo, Shimane, 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
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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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Izumo Hinomisaki Onsen is a coastal hot spring located near the scenic Cape Hinomisaki at the western edge of Izumo city, Shimane Prefecture. The chloride-rich waters, drawn from the earth close to the Sea of Japan, are valued for retaining body heat and nourishing the skin — ideal after exploring the windswept cliffs and historic lighthouse of the cape. The onsen's proximity to Izumo Taisha, one of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines, makes it a cherished stop for cultural pilgrims and nature lovers alike.
Insider tip — Izumo Hinomisaki Onsen clings to the rocky cape at the westernmost tip of the Shimane Peninsula, where the Pacific swells crash against basalt cliffs just steps from the bathhouse. The sodium-chloride water is dense and deeply warming, ideal after winter walks along the lighthouse trail where winds off the Sea of Japan can be brutal. Autumn arrivals coincide with the Kannazuki period when all Japan's gods are said to convene at nearby Izumo Taisha, lending the entire coastline an otherworldly atmosphere.
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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).