Noda Onsen
Kusu, Oita, Japan
- Location
- Kusu, Oita, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 40 °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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Noda Onsen is located in Kusu, Oita Prefecture. Sodium-chloride water emerges here at around 40°C, feeding an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Noda Onsen' in Kusu-machi, interior Oita. The Noda (野田 — wild rice field) area reflects the agricultural character of the Yamakuni River valley, where terraced rice cultivation on volcanic soils has continued for millennia. The thermal springs of Kusu emerge at the junction of ancient sedimentary and volcanic geological formations, producing clear sodium-chloride waters used for generations by farming communities working the valley floors.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °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.