Katasoegahama Onsen; Yuyu Land
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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Katasoegahama Onsen / Yuyu Land, also in Suo-Oshima, Yamaguchi Prefecture, taps sodium-chloride water at 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo, and a sauna are on offer.
Insider tip — Yuyu Land at Katasoegahama Beach offers onsen bathing beside one of western Japan most popular white sand beaches on the Inland Sea shore of Suo-Oshima. The island is connected to the Yamaguchi mainland by three bridges and is famous for its mandarin orange and lemon cultivation in the mild sea climate, its orange-blossom honey, and summer beach festivals that draw visitors from Hiroshima and Yamaguchi each season.
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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.