Yoshimatsu Onsen; Hannya-ji Onsen
Yusui, Kagoshima, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Yusui, Kagoshima, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 39 °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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Yoshimatsu Onsen, also known as Hannya-ji Onsen, is in Yusui, Kagoshima Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water reaches 39°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Hannya-ji Onsen' (般若寺温泉 — Prajna Temple spring) at Yoshimatsu Onsen in Yusui-cho. 'Hannya' (般若) is the Buddhist concept of transcendent wisdom — one of the deepest teachings of Mahayana Buddhism. An onsen attached to or named for a Buddhist temple of wisdom is a rare and profound combination. In the Kirishima region, where Shinto mountain worship and Buddhist syncretic traditions intertwined for centuries, the temple-spring nexus feels entirely natural.
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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.