Kazoku Onsen; No no Ka
Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan
- Location
- Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 39 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
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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Kazoku Onsen; No no Ka is located in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, a town known for its hot sand baths. The sodium-chloride thermal water reaches 39°C. Indoor bath, outdoor bath (rotenburo) and sauna round out the offering.
Insider tip — 'No no Ka' (野の花 — wildflower) at Kazoku Onsen in Ibusuki — world-famous for sunamushi, the sand steam bath where visitors lie buried in geothermally heated black beach sand while attendants shovel over them. 'Kazoku' = family, reflecting the multigenerational appeal of Ibusuki's subtropical onsen culture. The Kirishima volcanic system delivers sodium-chloride waters as warm as the island climate here, where palms and hibiscus flourish year-round.
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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.