Tenzan no Yu
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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- Location
- Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 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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Tenzan no Yu is located in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan's former imperial capital. The sodium-chloride water surfaces at 41°C, split between an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Tenzan no Yu is an urban onsen facility in Kyoto offering a respite from the city's busy sightseeing circuit, with a variety of indoor and outdoor baths. The brine-type waters are sourced from deep underground and provide a warming, skin-softening soak popular with local residents. It makes an ideal wind-down stop after temple visits in the ancient capital.
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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 (idéal automne-hiver).