Nakajima Onsen
Hirano, Osaka, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Hirano, 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
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Nakajima Onsen is located in the Hirano district of Osaka. Sodium-chloride water surfaces at 41°C, shared between an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna, in the heart of this Japanese metropolis.
Insider tip — In the Hirano district of southern Osaka, one of the city's most historically layered neighborhoods with roots stretching to the Nara period, Nakajima Onsen (mid-island spring) serves a community that has maintained its distinct character amid Osaka's urban sprawl; the traditional sento atmosphere reflects genuine working-class Osaka bath culture.
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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.