Jusan Bugyo Onsen
Izumi, Kagoshima, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Izumi, Kagoshima, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
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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Jusan Bugyo Onsen is set in Izumi, Kagoshima Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride thermal water reaches 38°C. Indoor bath, outdoor bath (rotenburo) and sauna make up the facilities on offer.
Insider tip — 'Jusan Bugyo' (十三奉行 — thirteen magistrates) Onsen in Izumi, northern Kagoshima's greatest city — and Japan's premier crane wintering ground. Up to 15,000 hooded cranes (nabe-zuru) and white-naped cranes arrive each October from Siberian breeding grounds, filling Izumi's fields with their bugling calls. The 'thirteen magistrates' name references the Edo-period Satsuma Domain's administrative hierarchy. Watching the cranes from a warm bath here is one of Kyushu's great winter experiences.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
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.