Ofuku Onsen
Mine, Yamaguchi, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Mine, Yamaguchi, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Ofuku Onsen is located in the city of Mine, Yamaguchi prefecture, at the western tip of Japan's main island. Its bicarbonate water, slightly alkaline, emerges at around 40°C. The bath house offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — In the limestone karst country near Akiyoshidai plateau — Japan's largest karst landscape — Ofuku Onsen draws on mineral waters filtered through ancient coral reef deposits; the mildly alkaline bicarbonate spring leaves skin silky-smooth, and the wild karst geology surrounding Mine is one of western Japan's most dramatic natural wonders.
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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 bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.