Onsen Nishiki Yu
Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Onsen Nishiki Yu is located in Kagoshima, in the eponymous prefecture in Japan. Its sulfurous water is heated to 44°C and feeds an indoor bath and an outdoor rotenburo, with a sauna.
Insider tip — Nishiki Yu — brocade hot spring — is a neighborhood sento in southern Kagoshima, where volcanic groundwater is as abundant as the street-level ash from Sakurajima. The ornate name reflects local pride in a daily ritual.
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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.