Bungo Onsen; Takada no Yu
Ōita, Oita, Japan
- Location
- Ōita, Oita, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °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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Bungo Onsen (Takada no Yu), also located in the city of Ōita, offers sodium-chloride water at 42°C in an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Takada no Yu honours the Bungo tradition of hot spring culture — Bungo being the ancient province name for Oita (豊後, rich and fertile) synonymous with thermal bathing since the 8th century when imperial court records first documented these volcanic waters. The southern Ōita hills above this spring retain the citrus groves and rice terraces that still define the Bungo agricultural landscape.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °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.