Konpira Onsen
Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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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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Konpira Onsen is set in Osaka, within the bustling Kansai metropolis. Sodium-chloride thermal water flows at 41°C through an indoor bath and a rotenburo, with a sauna also available to visitors.
Insider tip — Konpira Onsen in Osaka evokes the seafaring deity Konpira (金毘羅) — historically revered by Osaka's merchant mariners who sailed Osaka Bay and the Inland Sea. The spa draws dark, mineral-rich water from deep Osaka Basin formations; a fitting urban retreat in Japan's culinary capital where 'kuidaore' (eat until you drop) is the city motto.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.