Satsuma Yakushi Onsen
Satsuma, Kagoshima, Japan
- Location
- Satsuma, 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
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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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Satsuma Yakushi Onsen is situated in Satsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture. Sodium-chloride water reaches around 39°C here, spread across an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Satsuma Yakushi Onsen' (薩摩薬師温泉 — Satsuma Medicine Buddha spring). Yakushi Nyorai (薬師如来), the Medicine Buddha, is the patron deity of well-being in Japanese Buddhism — particularly associated with care through thermal water. Onsen historically linked to Buddhist temples often carry the Yakushi name. In Satsuma-cho, the Yakushi spring naturally expresses the spiritual and restorative dimensions of hot spring bathing.
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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.