Kihato Onsen Koryu Center
Nagato, Yamaguchi, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Nagato, Yamaguchi, 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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Kihato Onsen Koryu Center welcomes visitors in Nagato, Yamaguchi prefecture, with sodium-chloride water at 42°C and a pH of 7.3. The facility features an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Nagato is the gateway to Nagato Yumoto Onsen, one of Yamaguchi Prefecture most venerable thermal resorts. Kihato Onsen Koryu Center, the community exchange hall, serves the fishing and farming communities of this rugged Japan Sea coast where the Choshu domain once plotted the Meiji Restoration.
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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.