Tosa Pokapoka Onsen
Kōchi, Kōchi, Japan
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- Location
- Kōchi, Kōchi, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
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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Tosa Pokapoka Onsen is located in Kōchi, on the island of Shikoku, Japan. Its sodium-chloride water emerges at around 41°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — In Tosa (Kōchi), the free-spirited Shikoku province whose independent-minded samurai produced Sakamoto Ryoma — the reformer who helped end Japan's feudal era — Pokapoka Onsen (warmly comfortable spring) captures the easy-going, open character of this Pacific-facing island city; the nearby Hirome Market food hall and Kochi Castle complete a day of authentic Tosa culture.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.