Anrakuhonke Shioyu Onsen
Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan
- Location
- Kirishima, Kagoshima, 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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Anrakuhonke Shioyu Onsen is a hot spring in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Its name (shioyu, 'salt water') reflects its sodium-chloride thermal water, which reaches around 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are available.
Insider tip — 'Anrakuhonke Shioyu Onsen' (安楽本家塩湯 — peaceful-ease family salt spring) in the Makizono district of Kirishima city, at the foot of the volcanic range. 'Shioyu' (塩湯) explicitly names the sodium-chloride (salt) character of the water — warming, skin-nourishing, cardiovascular in its effects. The 'anraku' (peaceful ease) philosophy of this established family onsen reflects the Satsuma tradition of unhurried bathing as daily practice.
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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.