Oki Onsen Goka
Oki Islands, Shimane, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Oki Islands, Shimane, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °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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On the Oki Islands, Shimane prefecture, Oki Onsen Goka draws sodium-chloride water at 42°C with a pH of 7.3. The bathhouse includes an indoor pool, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — The Oki Islands, a UNESCO Global Geopark in the Sea of Japan, were historically a place of imperial exile, receiving the exiled emperors Go-Toba and Go-Daigo. This remote island spring combines saline coastal water with dramatic cliff scenery and the island wildlife of Oki wild horses.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.