Kiraku Onsen
Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan
- Location
- Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Kiraku Onsen, in Kirishima, Kagoshima prefecture, heats its sulfurous water with a pH of 6.5 up to 44°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are available on site.
Insider tip — Kiraku, meaning comfortable and free of worry, captures the spirit of the Kirishima volcanic highland where Japan imperial mythology was born and where gods are said to have descended. The powerful sulfurous spring warms hikers after climbing the active crater peaks of the Kirishima chain above clouds and azalea fields.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.