Tamana Onsen Kazoku Furo Junnotoki; Yugan
Tamana, Kumamoto, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Tamana, Kumamoto, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
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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Tamana Onsen Kazoku Furo Junnotoki, also known as Yugan, is located in Tamana, Kumamoto Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water reaches 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna round out the facilities.
Insider tip — 'Yugan' (湯顔 — hot spring face/vista) at Tamana Onsen Kazoku Furo Junnotoki — a family bath facility in Tamana, one of Kumamoto's most beloved traditional hot spring towns on the Kikuchi River. Tamana Onsen has been famous since the early 20th century for its smooth, skin-conditioning alkaline sodium-chloride waters. 'Junnotoki' (純のとき — pure/genuine time) captures the philosophy of Tamana's spa culture: unhurried, authentic, restorative.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °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.