Nakamura Onsen Byoin; Miyabi no Yu
Minamikyūshū, Kagoshima, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Minamikyūshū, Kagoshima, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 40 °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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Nakamura Onsen Byoin; Miyabi no Yu welcomes bathers in Minamikyūshū, Kagoshima Prefecture. The sodium-chloride thermal water reaches 40°C here. Indoor bath, outdoor bath (rotenburo) and sauna are on offer.
Insider tip — 'Miyabi no Yu' (雅の湯 — refined, elegant waters) at Nakamura Onsen Byoin — an onsen hospital combining traditional thermal therapy with modern clinical care. Minamikyushu-shi was formed in 2007 by merging Chiran, Kawanabe, and Kaseda. Chiran is home to the moving Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots, commemorating young men who flew from here in 1944-45. These healing volcanic waters now serve peace and recovery in a landscape that once knew sacrifice.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °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.