Yamamoto Shin Onsen
Yao, Osaka, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Yao, Osaka, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 37 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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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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Yamamoto Shin Onsen, in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, offers thermal sodium-chloride water at a moderate 37°C, suited to a longer soak, alongside an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Yamamoto Shin ('new Yamamoto') Onsen is a neighbourhood sento in Yao, a city in southeastern Osaka between the metropolis and Nara's mountains. The warm artesian waters are a daily ritual for the local community in this industrial-residential city.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 37 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
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.