Kuchikumano Tennen Onsen; Benkei no Sato Yu
Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Tanabe, 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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Located in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, Kuchikumano Tennen Onsen (Benkei no Sato Yu) draws sodium-chloride water at 41°C. An indoor bath, a rotenburo and a sauna round out this hot spring tucked in the Kumano hinterland.
Insider tip — Benkei no Sato Yu, the hometown spring of the warrior monk Benkei, honours the legendary Musashibo Benkei said to have been born in the Kumano coastal area near Tanabe. Tanabe City is also the birthplace of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, who drew inspiration from the Kumano sacred landscape to develop his philosophy of harmonious martial art. The city sits at the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Kumano Kodo coastal pilgrimage route.
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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.