Kinokuni Onsen
Kainan, Wakayama, Japan
- Location
- Kainan, Wakayama, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- 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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Kinokuni Onsen is located in Kainan, Wakayama prefecture. The sodium-chloride water is heated to 41°C, across an indoor bath, an open-air outdoor bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Kinokuni, the ancient name for Wakayama meaning tree country, provides a fitting brand for this coastal spring in Kainan, gateway to the Kii Peninsula UNESCO pilgrimage routes. The mineral-rich water is prized locally, and the drive south along the rugged Kii coastline to Shirahama and Nachi Waterfall is magnificent.
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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 water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.