Kamojima Onsen; Kamo no Yu
Yoshinogawa, Tokushima, Japan
- Location
- Yoshinogawa, Tokushima, 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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Kamojima Onsen (Kamo no Yu) is a hot spring in Yoshinogawa, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Its sodium-chloride thermal water emerges at around 39°C. The bathhouse offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Kamo no Yu' (duck-island waters) at Kamojima Onsen in Yoshinogawa city along the Yoshino River — the 'Rhine of Japan' for its dramatic gorge scenery. Yoshinogawa rafting and the Awa Odori dance culture of Tokushima make this a lively destination; the onsen provides calm after the river's energy.
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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.