Ikuno Onsen
Ikuno, Osaka, Japan
- Location
- Ikuno, 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
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Ikuno Onsen is located in the Ikuno ward of Osaka, Japan. This urban bathhouse offers sodium-chloride water at around 41°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — The straightforwardly named Ikuno Onsen embodies the no-nonsense spirit of this historically multicultural Osaka district; the sento anchors neighborhood life in an area where Japanese, Korean, and Chinese communities have coexisted for a century, and the mineral waters flow as reliably as the bonds between longtime neighbors who have shared this bath for generations.
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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.