Megane Onsen
Ikuno, Osaka, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Ikuno, Osaka, 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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Megane Onsen, also in the Ikuno ward of Osaka, draws sodium-chloride water at 41°C. The bathhouse includes an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — A no-frills neighborhood sento beloved by locals in southern Osaka; the name Megane means glasses, likely referencing its distinctive entrance signage — arrive early evening to join the after-work crowd for an authentic Kansai bathing ritual.
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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.