Kobira Onsen
Kinko, Kagoshima, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kinko, 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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Kobira Onsen is set in Kinko, Kagoshima Prefecture. The sodium-chloride thermal water here measures 39°C. Indoor bath, outdoor bath (rotenburo) and sauna are available to bathers.
Insider tip — 'Kobira Onsen' in Kinko at the southern tip of the Osumi Peninsula, near the approaches to Cape Sata — the southernmost mainland point of Kyushu. Cape Sata marks the dramatic end of the Kyushu Pilgrimage route, where the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea meet. The warm Kuroshio Current flowing around Sata keeps this subtropical region mild year-round, and geothermal activity along the Osumi volcanic line supplies reliable hot spring waters.
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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.