Kushimoto Onsen; Sango no Yu
Kushimoto, Wakayama, Japan
- Location
- Kushimoto, Wakayama, 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
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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Kushimoto Onsen Sango no Yu sits in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water emerges at 41°C, pH 7.3. The venue includes an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Sango no Yu, meaning Coral Bath, sits at the very southern tip of the Kii Peninsula where the Pacific meets ancient cliffs. The sodium-chloride spring mirrors the nearby sea, leaving skin softened and faintly salty after a soak. On clear days the outdoor tub offers sweeping views of Cape Shio and the small islands scattered offshore. The facility takes its name from the local coral reefs, and the water's warming effect is welcome after snorkelling the cool sea around Kushimoto Marine Park.
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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).