Shinshoji Onsen Showa no Yu
Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 38 °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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Showa no Yu, near Shinshoji temple in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, offers thermal sodium-chloride water at 38°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Showa no Yu' at Shinshoji Onsen references the Japanese cultural nostalgia for the Showa era (1926–1989). Located near the Shinshoji Zen temple complex in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, which itself hosts an impressive art museum. A relaxing soak in the spirit of mid-century Japanese community bathing.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °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.