Nyu Onsen
Ōita, Oita, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Ōita, Oita, Japan
- Temperature
- 48 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Nyu Onsen, in Ōita, Oita Prefecture, draws a particularly hot sulfurous thermal water, at 48°C. The facility offers an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna for a full soak.
Insider tip — Nyu Onsen ('entry' spring) in the Oita city area, within the world's most geothermally active region outside of Iceland. Every neighbourhood in Oita-Beppu seems to have its own onsen — a result of the extraordinary density of geothermal vents in the Beppu volcanic system.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 48 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.