Takanabe Onsen; Meirin no Yu
Takanabe, Miyazaki, Japan
- Location
- Takanabe, Miyazaki, 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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Takanabe Onsen; Meirin no Yu welcomes bathers in Takanabe, Miyazaki Prefecture. The sodium-chloride thermal water reaches 39°C here. Indoor bath, outdoor bath (rotenburo) and sauna are available on site.
Insider tip — 'Meirin no Yu' at Takanabe Onsen in Takanabe, Miyazaki — the 'Town of Kites' (tako-no-machi), known for its extraordinary kite-flying tradition. The town also borders the Kirishima volcanic chain, a source of geothermal warmth across southern Kyushu. Artesian thermal waters beneath the coastal Hyuga plains.
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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.