Kanaya Onsen
Usa, Oita, Japan
- Location
- Usa, Oita, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °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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Kanaya Onsen is located in Usa, Oita Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride thermal water flows at 40°C, pH 7.3. Indoor bath, outdoor bath (rotenburo) and sauna are available to bathers seeking a quiet moment.
Insider tip — Kanaya Onsen near Usa, home of the great Usa Shrine (Usa Jingu) — one of Japan's most important, dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war and archery. The shrine predates Nara (founded 725 CE) and attracts over a million visitors annually. The hot spring waters of this sacred land have bathed pilgrims for centuries.
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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.