Sakamoto Onsen; Ikoi no Ie
Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Japan
- Location
- Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °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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Sakamoto Onsen (Ikoi no Ie), in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, offers sodium-chloride water at 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna are available.
Insider tip — Sakamoto Onsen Ikoi no Ie, the rest house spring of Sakamoto district, serves the Yatsushiro hinterland where the Kuma River descends from the Kyushu Mountains before emptying into the sheltered Yatsushiro Sea. The Kuma River is one of Japan three great swift rivers (Nihon Sankyu), celebrated for its volume and speed through the dramatic Kuma gorge that has inspired landscape painters and rafting enthusiasts for centuries.
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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.