Onsen Koryu no Sato Minamisatsuma; Inahokan
Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima, 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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Onsen Koryu no Sato Minamisatsuma; Inahokan is located in Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture, at the southern tip of Kyushu. The sodium-chloride thermal water here is 39°C. Indoor bath, outdoor bath (rotenburo) and sauna are on offer.
Insider tip — 'Inahokan' (稲穂館 — rice-ear inn) at Onsen Koryu no Sato Minamisatsuma on the far southwestern Satsuma Peninsula, facing the East China Sea. 'Koryu no Sato' (交流の里 — exchange village) reflects the community cultural center character. The fertile coastal plains of Minamisatsuma have produced rice since ancient times; dramatic sea cliffs and subtropical vegetation define this remote corner of Kagoshima, separated from Amami Oshima by only 100 km of ocean.
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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.