Yukaida Onsen; Tsurezure no Yu
Hioki, Kagoshima, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Hioki, Kagoshima, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
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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Yukaida Onsen; Tsurezure no Yu is located in Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture. The sodium-chloride thermal water reaches 40°C. The facilities include an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Tsurezure no Yu' (徒然の湯) at Yukaida Onsen in Hioki city, taking its name from Yoshida Kenko's 14th-century essay collection Tsurezuregusa — one of Japan's most beloved literary works, a meditation on idle moments and transience. The name perfectly captures the philosophical quality of a long soak in these coastal volcanic waters. Hioki is home to the historic samurai district of Ijuin and the ancient Ichoda Shrine, overlooking the East China Sea.
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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.