Busshozan Onsen
Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
- Location
- Takamatsu, Kagawa, 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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Busshozan Onsen is an onsen in Takamatsu, Kagawa, 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 — Busshozan ('Buddha-nature mountain') Onsen in Takamatsu, capital of Kagawa on Shikoku. Takamatsu is famous for Ritsurin Garden (one of Japan's finest strolling gardens) and for Sanuki udon noodles — among the greatest of regional Japanese foods. A soothing onsen after an afternoon of garden contemplation.
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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.