Issho-chi Onsen; Kawasemi
Kuma, Kumamoto, Japan
- Location
- Kuma, Kumamoto, 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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Issho-chi Onsen, also known as Kawasemi, is located in Kuma, Kumamoto Prefecture. The sodium-chloride thermal water reaches roughly 39°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Kawasemi' (翡翠 — kingfisher) at Issho-chi Onsen in Kuma-mura, a small village in the Kuma River gorge of Kumamoto. Kuma-mura was devastated by the catastrophic July 2020 floods (令和2年7月豪雨), Japan's worst flood disaster in decades, which killed 65 people in the village and destroyed much of its fabric. The kingfisher — symbol of clear, living rivers — gave this spring its name before the flood. Its recovery, like the Kuma River's, speaks to the resilience of mountain communities.
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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.