Kakegawa Tsumagoi Onsen; Shinrin no Yu
Kakegawa, Shizuoka, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kakegawa, Shizuoka, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Kakegawa Tsumagoi Onsen Shinrin no Yu is located in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture. The sodium-chloride water surfaces at 40°C, shared between an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — In the castle town of Kakegawa, famous for Japan's first European-style castle reconstruction and its deep-rooted artisan tea culture, Shinrin no Yu (forest bathing waters) immerses visitors in the mountain woodland between the Pacific coast and the volcanic uplands; pair the forest onsen with a tea ceremony at one of Kakegawa's renowned tea gardens.
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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 sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.