Yumugi hot spring
Yakushima, Japan
- Location
- Yakushima, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
On Yakushima island, the sulfurous Yumugi hot spring forms an open-air pool set right into the rock, in the tradition of Japan's wild bathing spots. A simple, rustic setting valued for its unspoiled natural surroundings.
Insider tip — Yumugi Hot Spring is a sulfurous spring on Yakushima (Kagoshima), an island inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its thousand-year-old cedar forests (yakusugi, > 1,000 years old). Yakushima has several spectacular natural onsen — including the famous Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen, accessible only at low tide among the rocks of the wild coast.
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Frequently asked questions
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.