Kamitsui Onsen; Mori no Ginza
Gōtsu, Shimane, Japan
- Location
- Gōtsu, Shimane, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 39 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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The Kamitsui Onsen; Mori no Ginza onsen, in Gōtsu, Shimane, offers thermal sodium-chloride water at 39°C in a setting combining an indoor bath, outdoor bath and sauna.
Insider tip — 'Mori no Ginza' (forest Ginza) at Kamitsui Onsen in Gōtsu, on the San'in coast of Shimane. The playful name transplants Tokyo's glitziest shopping street into the Shimane forests. Gōtsu is known for Iwami Kagura (traditional masked dance) performances — combine a show with the forest hot spring.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
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.