Kaneoka Onsen
Sakai, Osaka, Japan
- Location
- Sakai, Osaka, 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
LowHigh
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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Kaneoka Onsen is located in Sakai, Osaka prefecture, Japan. Its sodium-chloride water at 41°C feeds an indoor bath and an outdoor rotenburo bath, with a sauna on site.
Insider tip — Historic Sakai, birthplace of the tea master Sen no Rikyu and once a powerful merchant republic, provides a culturally rich backdrop for this local sento. Combine a soak with a visit to the nearby Nintoku-ryo burial mound, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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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.