Haribara Shioyu Onsen
Izumi, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Location
- Izumi, 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
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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Haribara Shioyu Onsen is located in Izumi, Kagoshima Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride thermal water emerges at 39°C. Indoor bath, outdoor bath (rotenburo) and sauna are available to bathers.
Insider tip — 'Haribara Shioyu Onsen' (針原塩湯 — needle-field salt spring) in Izumi, northern Kagoshima. 'Shioyu' (塩湯) explicitly names the sodium-chloride character of this spring — saltwater thermal baths are prized in Japanese onsen culture for their warming, skin-softening properties and cardiovascular benefits. Located in the inland Haribara district, away from the coastal crane fields, this is a quieter neighbourhood bath serving rural Izumi.
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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.