Matama Onsen Horai no Sato; Sennin Yu
Bungotakada, Oita, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Bungotakada, Oita, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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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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Matama Onsen Horai no Sato; Sennin Yu is located in Bungotakada, Oita Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride thermal waters reach 40°C. Indoor bath, outdoor bath (rotenburo) and sauna form a setting well suited to relaxing after a day out.
Insider tip — 'Horai no Sato Sennin Yu' (hermit's bath at Penglai Paradise) at Matama Onsen in Bungotakada. The Kunisaki Peninsula's ancient Buddhist hermits sought enlightenment in its cave temples; the 'hermit's bath' name honours this tradition. Bungotakada town is also celebrated for preserving a 1950s townscape.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.