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Kamakura Spa Kanagawa

Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Kamakura Spa Kanagawa
Location
Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
40 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Kamakura Spa is a refined thermal wellness facility in Kamakura city, the ancient capital of Japan's first samurai government — the Kamakura Shogunate of 1192–1333 — and home to some of the country's most revered Zen temples, Shinto shrines, and the iconic 13-meter bronze Great Buddha at Kotoku-in. The bicarbonate thermal waters promote skin clarity and gentle relaxation, providing a calm counterpoint to the constant flow of cultural tourism that fills Kamakura's temple gardens and cedar-lined approach roads year-round. The combination of Japan's most significant medieval heritage sites and a refined thermal bathing experience makes Kamakura Spa a particularly meaningful destination for travelers who wish to rest and reflect amid one of Japan's great historical cities.

Insider tip — Kamakura Spa serves Japan's most storied medieval capital, where the 13.35-meter Great Buddha and dozens of Zen temples draw millions of visitors annually. The bicarbonate-rich thermal water provides a smooth, skin-nourishing soak after a day of temple-hopping along the city's ancient pilgrimage routes. Soak in the early morning before the day-tripper crowds arrive from Tokyo.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).