Kirishima-shi Onsen Kenko Zoshin Koryu Center; Kami no Yu
Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan
- Location
- Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan
- Temperature
- 43 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
The Kirishima-shi Onsen Kenko Zoshin Koryu Center, with its Kami no Yu bath, is located in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture. The sulfurous, thermal water emerges at 43°C, pH 6.5. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are available.
Insider tip — 'Kami no Yu' (神の湯 — divine spring) at Kirishima-shi Onsen Kenko Zoshin Koryu Center — a health promotion and community exchange centre in the volcanic uplands of Kirishima city. 'Kami no Yu' (divine spring) is one of the oldest and most profound names in Japanese hot spring culture — the water itself as divine gift, a manifestation of the volcanic gods (Kami) of the Kirishima range. The Kirishima mountains are among Japan's most sacred volcanic landscapes, their sulfurous springs emerging as literal divine exhalation.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 43 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.