Wakihama Onsen Yokujo
Unzen, Nagasaki, Japan
- Location
- Unzen, Nagasaki, 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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Wakihama Onsen Yokujo is located in Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture. Its sulfurous water is heated to 44°C and feeds an indoor bath as well as an outdoor rotenburo, with a sauna.
Insider tip — Unzen is Kyushu's most dramatically volcanic spa town, its hells (jigoku) boiling at 120°C and visible from every corner. Wakihama Onsen Yokujo is a community bath drawing this same geological power at a temperature that allows actual soaking.
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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.