Minara Tennen Onsen; Riraku
Tōon, Ehime, Japan
- Location
- Tōon, Ehime, 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
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Minara Tennen Onsen; Riraku welcomes bathers in Tōon, Ehime Prefecture. This sodium-chloride hot spring reaches the surface at 40°C, feeding an indoor bath, an open-air rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Toon city (東温市) immediately east of Matsuyama preserves the agricultural and forested character of the Kamo River valley, where kaki (persimmon) orchards, sumo wrestling tradition (the Kinkoku stable has trained notable wrestlers), and the Omogo Valley mountains create a distinctly rural Ehime identity. 'Riraku' (relaxation) onsen draws natural springs from the Toon basin aquifer, offering a more intimate alternative to Matsuyama's famous bath district. The Omogo Valley hiking trails into the Shikoku mountain interior begin just above the city.
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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.