Kitanakajima Shin Onsen
Kitanakajima, Yodogawa, Osaka, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kitanakajima, Yodogawa, Osaka, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
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
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Kitanakajima Shin Onsen, in the Yodogawa district of Osaka, taps sodium-chloride thermal water at 41°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Kitanakajima ('northern middle island') sits on a natural river island in the Yodo River in Osaka's Yodogawa ward — the waterway that has connected Kyoto to Osaka Bay since the Nara period, carrying court goods, rice, and culture downstream. The neighborhood retains a traditional river-town character: Kitanakajima Park's cherry blossom season along the Yodo riverbank is a beloved local celebration far from Osaka's tourist core. Shin Onsen's artesian black water serves this island community with genuine daily bath culture.
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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 & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.