Tennen Onsen Kazoku Yu; Momiji Yu
Yamaga, Kumamoto, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Yamaga, Kumamoto, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Tennen Onsen Kazoku Yu, home to the Momiji Yu bath, is located in Yamaga, Kumamoto Prefecture. The thermal, sodium-chloride water emerges at 40°C, pH 7.3. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are offered.
Insider tip — 'Momiji Yu' (紅葉湯 — autumn maple spring) at Tennen Onsen Kazoku Yu in Yamaga city, Kumamoto — home of Japan's most elegant autumn festival. The Yamaga Toro Matsuri (灯籠まつり — lantern festival) takes place each August: women wearing traditional kimonos balance intricate golden lanterns on their heads and perform the graceful Yamaga Odori dance by candlelight. 'Momiji' (autumn maple) connects the spring to Yamaga's second seasonal beauty — the brilliant October-November foliage that frames the city's temple and shrine landscapes.
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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.