Tenzan Toron Onsen
Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
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- Location
- Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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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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Tenzan Toron Onsen is located in Matsuyama, the capital of Ehime Prefecture, on Shikoku island. Sodium-chloride water surfaces at 41°C, shared between an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — In Matsuyama, the city graced by Dogo Onsen — arguably Japan's most ancient bathing site and the inspiration for Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away — Tenzan Toron offers a modern counterpoint to the 3,000-year-old bathhouse just across town; the city's passionate bathing culture means even neighborhood sento here carry an extraordinary historical resonance.
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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.