Fukusuke Onsen
Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan
- Location
- Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Fukusuke Onsen is a bathhouse in Kagoshima, in the eponymous prefecture in southern Japan. Its sulfurous water reaches 44°C and feeds an indoor bath and an outdoor rotenburo, with a sauna.
Insider tip — Fukusuke is a lucky-cat name evoking good fortune and prosperity. The Kagoshima volcanic system delivers intensely sulfurous water to this city sento — locals credit the waters with the city's famously low rate of skin ailments.
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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 sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.