Chuo Onsen
Yamatotakada, Nara, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Yamatotakada, Nara, 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
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Chuo Onsen is located in Yamatotakada, Nara Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C and is split between an indoor bath and an outdoor rotenburo, alongside a sauna.
Insider tip — Yamatotakada is a small Nara city known for its peony festival and proximity to Asuka's ancient temple fields. Chuo Onsen (central bath) is a neighbourhood institution — warm sodium water and old-town Yamato hospitality.
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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.