Onsen Koryukan; Mitsubachi no Yu
Taketa, Oita, Japan
- Location
- Taketa, Oita, Japan
- Water type
- carbonated, bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 33 °C
- pH
- 6.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Invigorating
LowHigh
Stimulating — wakes the body and boosts circulation.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
High buoyancy
LowHigh
Mineralised water — eases movement and joints.
CO2BicarbonatesMagnésium
Onsen Koryukan (Mitsubachi no Yu) is located in Taketa, Oita Prefecture. Its carbonated bicarbonate thermal water emerges at 33°C, pH 6.3. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are offered.
Insider tip — 'Mitsubachi no Yu' (蜜蜂の湯 — honeybee spring) at Onsen Koryukan in the Nagayu Onsen area of Taketa. The honeybee name in this extraordinary carbonated spring area evokes the industrious gathering of natural sweetness — just as bees collect nectar, visitors to Nagayu seek the CO2-rich water's circulatory benefits. Nagayu's naturally sparkling springs (among the world's most highly carbonated natural waters) have a pleasant effervescence on the skin — tiny CO2 bubbles cling to the body like bees to flowers, stimulating circulation through every pore.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is on the cooler side here, around 33 °C — an invigorating water that boosts circulation.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features carbonated & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.