Shichifuku Onsen; Udo no Sho
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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Shichifuku Onsen, also known as Udo no Sho, is set in Kusu, Oita Prefecture. The thermal, sodium-chloride water emerges at 40°C, pH 7.3. The facility includes an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Udo no Sho' (ウドの庄 — aralia-shoot manor) at Shichifuku Onsen (七福 — seven fortunes, referencing the Seven Lucky Gods) in Kusu-machi, Oita. 'Udo' (ウド, Aralia cordata) is a Japanese mountain vegetable — its young white shoots, harvested blind from deep forest shade, are a seasonal spring delicacy. The combination of the Seven Lucky Gods' blessings and the precious forest vegetable name places this spring at the intersection of folkloric fortune-seeking and the intimate seasonal rhythms of Japan's mountain communities.
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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.