Nishikimachi Onsen Center (Coords Unclear)
Nishiki, Kumamoto, Japan
- Location
- Nishiki, 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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Nishikimachi Onsen Center is located in Nishiki, Kumamoto Prefecture. Sodium-chloride thermal water here is around 39°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Nishikimachi Onsen Center' in Nishiki-machi (錦町 — brocade town), a small Kumamoto town in the Kuma River valley. 'Nishiki' (brocade fabric) suggests a history of weaving or the river's shimmering, brocade-like surface as it flows through autumn foliage. Nishiki-machi is a quiet agricultural community in the Kuma-gun district, where the onsen center provides the essential social gathering point for farming households scattered across the valley slopes.
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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.