Taiyo Onsen
Osaka, Osaka, Japan
- Location
- Osaka, Osaka, 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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Taiyo Onsen welcomes bathers in Osaka, Osaka around sodium-chloride water, typical of the area's onsen. The water emerges at around 38°C. Facilities include an indoor bath, an open-air bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Taiyo' (sun) Onsen is an urban sento in Osaka tapping deep artesian hot spring waters. As with many Osaka neighbourhood baths, the water is often dark amber — rich in sodium and warming to the core. A living piece of Osaka's shitamachi (working-class) culture.
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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.