Misono Shin Onsen
Misono, Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan
- Location
- Misono, Amagasaki, Hyogo, 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
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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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Misono Shin Onsen is located in the Misono district of Amagasaki, Hyogo, near Osaka. Its sodium-chloride thermal water reaches 41°C (pH 7.3), with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Amagasaki is the birthplace of Osamu Tezuka — the 'god of manga' who created Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom), Black Jack, and Buddha, defining Japanese comics and animation for generations. The city's industrial heritage (steel, textiles) and its manga legacy make it one of Japan's most culturally contradictory urban spaces. Misono Shin Onsen serves the working neighborhoods of a city that has quietly transformed from steel mills to cultural destination. The sento tradition here is genuinely working-class — neighbors gather in the baths as they have for generations.
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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.