200yen Onsen
Unzen, Nagasaki, Japan
- Location
- Unzen, Nagasaki, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 78 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
The 200yen Onsen, in the volcanic Unzen area of Nagasaki, takes its name from its token entrance fee. Its sulfurous water emerges at 78°C (pH 6.5) and feeds an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Unzen's ultra-cheap public bath — just 200 yen — delivers the genuine article: fiercely hot, milky sulfurous waters straight from the volcanic fumaroles visible throughout town. Cool down slowly after bathing as the water retains heat for hours. The surrounding jigoku (hell ponds) are a free sight to behold.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 78 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.