Hachiman Onsen; Rojin Fukushi Center
Kibichuo, Okayama, Japan
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- Location
- Kibichuo, Okayama, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °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
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Hachiman Onsen, at the Rojin Fukushi Center in Kibichuo, Okayama Prefecture, draws sodium-chloride thermal water at 40°C. It offers an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — The Hachiman Onsen Rojin Fukushi Center (Elderly Welfare Center) represents Japan's deep-rooted tradition of public thermal bathing as healthcare — a community institution where neighbors of all ages gather and where the bath is an act of social solidarity as much as personal wellness. Okayama is the land of the Momotaro legend (Peach Boy), and the surrounding Kibi highlands contain ancient burial mounds (kofun) and hilltop castle ruins from Japan's mythological age.
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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 sodium chloride & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.