Shikanoko Onsen Kanoko no Yu
Sanda, Hyogo, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Sanda, Hyogo, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
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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Shikanoko Onsen Kanoko no Yu, in Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture, heats sodium-chloride thermal water to 38°C (100°F). An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna make up the facility.
Insider tip — A deer-themed onsen (shika = deer, kanoko = fawn) nestled in the hills of Sanda, Hyogo — an area known for its rice paddies and commuter lifestyle. The sodium-rich waters are soothing after a week's work, and the rural setting feels worlds away from nearby Osaka.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal & sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.