Shikanoko Onsen Karato no Yu (Closed)
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °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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Shikanoko Onsen Karato no Yu was located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Now closed, the facility offered sodium-chloride thermal water at 40°C in an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo, and a sauna.
Insider tip — Listed as closed — verify locally before visiting. Shikanoko Onsen 'Karato no Yu' was located on the northern slopes of the Rokko Mountains in Kobe, overlooking the city from the forested hills that survived (and were reshaped by) the catastrophic 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake (M6.9, 6,434 victims).
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °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.