Yu Asobi Hiroba Mori Onsen
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Location
- Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 39 °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
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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In Kobe, Hyogo, Yu Asobi Hiroba Mori Onsen offers a bath with sodium-chloride water, in the tradition of local onsen. The water emerges at around 39°C. Visitors can enjoy an indoor bath, an open-air bath (rotenburo) and a sauna. A low-key address for a relaxing moment.
Insider tip — 'Yu Asobi Hiroba Mori Onsen' translates as 'forest hot spring play plaza' — an all-ages recreational spa concept in the Kobe area. Expect a large facility with multiple pools, outdoor baths, and leisure areas. The forested Rokko Mountain backdrop adds to the relaxing atmosphere.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
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.