Ryuzaki Onsen Chidori; Shiokaze no Yu
Suo-Oshima, Yamaguchi, Japan
- Location
- Suo-Oshima, Yamaguchi, 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
LowHigh
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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Ryuzaki Onsen Chidori / Shiokaze no Yu, located in Suo-Oshima, Yamaguchi Prefecture, has sodium-chloride water at 41°C. The facility includes an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo, and a sauna, on this island in the Seto Inland Sea.
Insider tip — Shiokaze no Yu, the sea breeze spring on Ryuzaki Cape, serves Suo-Oshima island nicknamed Yamaguchi Hawaii for its deep historical ties to Hawaii where hundreds of island residents emigrated during the Meiji era. The Oshima Hawaii Friendship Museum documents this remarkable emigration story, and the island citrus groves and clear Inland Sea waters around Ryuzaki create one of western Japan most tranquil island resort atmospheres.
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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.