Kakurega Onsen; Kohoyama Resort
Uki, Kumamoto, Japan
- Location
- Uki, Kumamoto, 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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Kakurega Onsen, part of the Kohoyama Resort in Uki, Kumamoto, delivers sodium-chloride thermal water at 40°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are available.
Insider tip — 'Kakurega Onsen' (隠れ家 — hidden retreat) at Kohoyama Resort in Uki, Kumamoto. The hideaway concept — an onsen deliberately set apart from the world — is prized in Japanese resort culture. Kohoyama (光宝山 — radiant-treasure mountain) suggests a secluded mountain setting above the Uki coastal plain, where the thermal waters reward those who seek them out in quiet contemplation.
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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.