Shintomi Onsen Kenko Center; Sun Lupinas
Shintomi, Miyazaki, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Shintomi, Miyazaki, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Shintomi Onsen Kenko Center; Sun Lupinas is located in Shintomi, Miyazaki Prefecture. Sodium-chloride thermal water emerges here at 38°C. Visitors have access to an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Sun Lupinas' at Shintomi Onsen Kenko Center in Shintomi-cho, Miyazaki's smallest town by area, on the Pacific coastal plain between Miyazaki city and Hyuga. The lupine name evokes the spring wildflowers of this agricultural coast. The kenko center format — community health and bathing — is the social heart of small Miyazaki municipalities, where fishing and farming families restore tired bodies year-round.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
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.