Matsutake Onsen
Osaka, Osaka, Japan
- Location
- Osaka, 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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Matsutake Onsen is an onsen in Osaka, Osaka, Japan, fed by thermal sodium-chloride water at 38°C. The facility offers an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna for a classic Japanese bathing break.
Insider tip — 'Matsutake' (the prized autumn matsutake mushroom) Onsen gives a luxurious name to a neighbourhood sento in Osaka. The dark amber artesian waters of the Osaka basin are themselves a kind of culinary treasure — warming, flavourful, and deeply appreciated by locals who visit nightly.
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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.