Kinjo Onsen Motoyu
Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
- Location
- Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °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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Kinjo Onsen Motoyu is located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture. The sodium-chloride water reaches 42°C, split between an indoor bath and an open-air outdoor bath, with a sauna available to visitors.
Insider tip — Kinjo Motoyu, the original spring of the golden castle, serves Kanazawa — Japan most beautifully preserved feudal city after Kyoto and Nara. The Kenrokuen garden, Higashi Chaya geisha district, and Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art are all close by for a perfect day of culture and thermal healing.
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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.