Kochi Pokapoka Onsen
Kōchi, Kōchi, Japan
- Location
- Kōchi, Kōchi, 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
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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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Kochi Pokapoka Onsen is located in the city of Kōchi, on the island of Shikoku. Sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C, split between an indoor bath and a rotenburo, complemented by a sauna.
Insider tip — Pokapoka, the Japanese word for gentle warmth spreading through the body, perfectly describes the relaxed pace at this Kochi city sento. After your soak, explore the Sunday Hirome Market for local katsuo tataki bonito and Kochi sake, just minutes away.
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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.