Setouchi Onsen Tama no Yu
Setouchi, Okayama, Japan
- Location
- Setouchi, Okayama, 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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Setouchi Onsen Tama no Yu lies in Setouchi, Okayama prefecture, facing the Seto Inland Sea. Sodium-chloride water rises at 41°C into an indoor bath and a rotenburo, completed by a sauna.
Insider tip — Setouchi Onsen Tama no Yu is a seaside-adjacent bathhouse in Okayama Prefecture overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. The sodium-chloride thermal waters are characteristic of this coastal zone and are excellent for warming the body on cool evenings. Large panoramic windows frame views of the calm inland sea while you bathe. A relaxing stop for travelers exploring the Setouchi art island circuit.
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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 (idéal automne-hiver).