Takayama Onsen Dome
Nakatane, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
- Location
- Nakatane, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Takayama Onsen Dome is located in Nakatane, on Tanegashima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture. The sulfurous, slightly acidic water (pH 6.5) reaches around 44 °C (111 °F). An indoor bath, a rotenburo-style outdoor bath and a sauna round out the offering.
Insider tip — Takayama Onsen Dome on Tanegashima Island draws intensely sulfurous geothermal water from the same volcanic system that makes the island's southern tip one of Kagoshima's most geothermally active zones. The covered dome facility provides year-round bathing regardless of the subtropical typhoon season. Tanegashima's dual identity — home to Japan's primary space rocket launch facility and a centuries-old onsen culture — creates a uniquely modern-ancient atmosphere. The sulfurous water is appreciated for its soothing effect on the skin.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
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 (idéal automne-hiver).