Oura Onsen
Yakushima, Kagoshima, Japan
- Location
- Yakushima, Kagoshima, Japan
- Temperature
- 46 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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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
Oura Onsen, in Yakushima, Kagoshima, is a Japanese thermal bathhouse with sulfurous water. The water emerges at around 46°C. The bathhouse offers an indoor bath, an open-air bath (rotenburo) and a sauna. A quiet wellness break away from the bustle.
Insider tip — A hot spring on Yakushima island — the UNESCO World Heritage site famous for ancient yakusugi cedar trees and the inspiration for Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke. Oura ('big bay') Onsen sits on the island's coast with sea views. Combine with a dawn hike to Jomon Sugi, the 7,000-year-old cedar.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 46 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.