TM Bokujo Onsen
Shibushi, Osumi, Kagoshima, Japan
- Location
- Shibushi, Osumi, Kagoshima, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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A small onsen in Shibushi, Osumi, Kagoshima, TM Bokujo Onsen draws on sulfurous water. The water emerges at around 44°C. The site includes an indoor bath, an open-air bath (rotenburo) and a sauna. A simple spot, valued for its neighbourhood feel.
Insider tip — TM Bokujo Onsen is located near Shibushi in the Osumi Peninsula of Kagoshima Prefecture, a region of intense volcanic and geothermal activity anchored by the nearby Sakurajima volcano. The sulfurous, iron-tinged waters emerge at high temperatures fed by the same volcanic system responsible for southern Kyushu's world-renowned onsen culture. The pastoral bokujo (farm) setting provides a relaxed countryside backdrop far from tourist infrastructure. This is authentic Kagoshima onsen country, where satsuma sweet potato fields, black pigs, and volcanic springs define the landscape.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).