Notoro Onsen Tenku no Yu
Kagamino, Okayama, Japan
- Location
- Kagamino, Okayama, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °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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Notoro Onsen Tenku no Yu is a hot spring bathhouse in Kagamino, Okayama Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C and is split between an indoor bath and an outdoor rotenburo, with a sauna.
Insider tip — Kagamino-cho in northern Okayama is a forested mountain area near the Chugoku mountains. Notoro Onsen Tenku no Yu — sky bath — sits at elevation with views over the valley, best appreciated at dusk when mountain mist rises.
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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.