Kakogawa Tennen Onsen; Pukupuku no Yu
Kakogawa, Hyogo, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kakogawa, Hyogo, 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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Kakogawa Tennen Onsen, also known as Pukupuku no Yu, is located in Kakogawa, Hyogo prefecture. Sodium-chloride water emerges here at 41°C, feeding an indoor bath and a rotenburo, with an on-site sauna.
Insider tip — Pukupuku no Yu is named for the bubbling sound of the spring as it rises. Located along the Kakogawa River corridor, this tennen onsen offers a gentle escape from the Harima industrial belt and is popular with families on weekends.
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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.