Kitayamakyo; Kodokoro Onsen
Kamikitayama, Nara, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kamikitayama, Nara, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Kitayamakyo Kodokoro Onsen is located in Kamikitayama, Nara Prefecture. The bicarbonate water flows at 40°C, pH 8. Facilities include an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — In the Kitayamakyo (North Mountain Gorge) of Kamikitayama, one of the most isolated and least-visited villages of Nara's deep mountain interior, Kodokoro Onsen sits within ancient storytelling landscape where the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage paths converge; the gorge's dramatic river scenery and cedar forest atmosphere create an onsen experience of genuine mountain-wilderness depth.
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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 bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.