Kamiyama Onsen
Kamiyama, Tokushima, Japan
- Location
- Kamiyama, Tokushima, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate, thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Kamiyama Onsen is located in Kamiyama, Tokushima Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku. The bicarbonate thermal water has a pH of 8 at a temperature of 40°C (104°F). An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are available.
Insider tip — Kamiyama-cho has quietly become Japan's most talked-about rural revival: satellite offices for tech firms, international artists-in-residence, and creative entrepreneurs have transformed this cedar-forested valley town into a model for regional regeneration. The onsen here offers the perfect analog counterbalance — step away from the laptop into a silky bicarbonate bath, rinse off in the cool Akui River air, and feel exactly why people choose to live and work here.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.