Shin Maneki Onsen
Matsubara, Osaka, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Matsubara, Osaka, 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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The Shin Maneki Onsen onsen, in Matsubara, Osaka, offers thermal sodium-chloride water at 38°C in a setting combining an indoor bath, outdoor bath and sauna.
Insider tip — 'Shin Maneki' (new beckoning) Onsen takes its name from the lucky maneki-neko (beckoning cat) — a fitting omen for a neighbourhood sento. Located in Matsubara, a city in southern Osaka Prefecture between the metropolis and the ancient Asuka and Kofun archaeological sites.
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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.