Amakusa Shimoda Onsen Center Hakurokan
Amakusa, Kumamoto, Japan
- Location
- Amakusa, 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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Amakusa Shimoda Onsen Center Hakurokan sits on the Amakusa archipelago, Kumamoto. The sodium-chloride water rises to 41°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Amakusa Shimoda Onsen Center Hakurokan offers sodium-chloride bathing on the Amakusa Islands, an archipelago in Kumamoto Prefecture where marine geology produces salt-rich thermal springs with excellent heat-retention properties. The center overlooks the tranquil inland sea and provides both indoor and outdoor pools. Its saltwater character is especially prized in winter for its long-lasting warming effect on the body.
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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 (idéal automne-hiver).