Ariake Onsen Bijin no Yu
Uki, Kumamoto, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Uki, Kumamoto, Japan
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Ariake Onsen Bijin no Yu, in Uki, Kumamoto, by the Ariake Sea, offers thermal water at 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna round out the facility.
Insider tip — Ariake Onsen Bijin no Yu, the beauty bath, is celebrated in the Ariake Sea coastal area of Kumamoto for its gentle, skin-smoothing thermal waters that local women have treasured for generations. The modern facility sits against a backdrop of volcanic Kyushu hills and offers soothing baths at a relaxed pace. Late-afternoon light streaming into the rotenburo creates a particularly memorable bathing atmosphere.
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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 thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).