Buzen Onsen; Tengu no Yu
Buzen, Fukuoka, Japan
- Location
- Buzen, Fukuoka, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- 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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Buzen Onsen (Tengu no Yu) is located in Buzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, in northern Kyushu, Japan. Its sodium-chloride thermal water reaches around 40°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are available on site.
Insider tip — 'Tengu no Yu' (tengu goblin waters) at Buzen Onsen in Buzen city, Fukuoka — on the Seto Inland Sea coast where Fukuoka meets Oita. Buzen was a historic province on the ancient Saigoku pilgrimage route. The tengu name evokes the forest mountain spirits of the inland hills above the coastal plain.
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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 thermal & sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.