Shingu Onsen Fuku no Yu
Shingu, Fukuoka, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Shingu, Fukuoka, 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
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Shingu Onsen Fuku no Yu is an onsen located in Shingu, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. Its sodium-chloride water, at 41°C, fills an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Shingu Onsen Fuku no Yu lies in Shingu town, a coastal community north of Fukuoka with access to the warm Genkai Sea. The sodium-chloride water is characteristically warming and suitable for easing muscle fatigue after cycling or hiking in the surrounding hills. The bathhouse name 'Fuku no Yu' — luck's hot water — reflects the Japanese tradition of auspicious naming for bathing places. Fukuoka's cosmopolitan food scene is only a short drive away, making this a convenient stop on a wider Kyushu itinerary.
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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 (idéal automne-hiver).