Harimochi Onsen; Tsurutsuru Bihada Bijin no Yu
Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Location
- Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
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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Harimochi Onsen, also known as Tsurutsuru Bihada Bijin no Yu, is located in Kagoshima Prefecture. Sodium-chloride water reaches around 41°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna on site.
Insider tip — Harimochi Onsen, whose subtitle Tsurutsuru Bihada Bijin no Yu translates as silky beautiful-skin beauty bath, draws a sodium-chloride spring famed for its cosmetic benefits. The salt-mineral composition leaves a light film on skin after bathing, sealing in heat and moisture for an unusually long warm afterglow. Women have historically favored this spring for improving skin texture and complexion. Bring a cotton yukata; the facility encourages leisurely post-bath lounging in the rest hall.
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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 sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).