Kitakobe Pokapoka Onsen
Kita-ku, Kobe, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kita-ku, Kobe, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 39 °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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Located in Kobe's Kita ward, Kitakobe Pokapoka Onsen heats thermal sodium-chloride water to 39°C, offering an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Pokapoka' (warm and cozy, an onomatopoeia) Onsen is a community bath in northern Kobe's residential hills. The name perfectly captures the sensation of stepping out of a winter evening into a warm bath. A welcoming neighbourhood sento for the families of Kita-ku.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
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.