Hakata Onsen; Ganso Motoyu
Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Fukuoka, Fukuoka, 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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Hakata Onsen (Ganso Motoyu), in downtown Fukuoka City, heats its sodium-chloride water to 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are on offer.
Insider tip — Hakata Onsen Ganso Motoyu, the original pioneer source spring of Hakata, serves the ancient merchant city heart of Fukuoka famous for Hakata-ori silk weaving, Hakata doll ceramics, and the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival where giant decorated float teams race through the old merchant streets in a July celebration of extraordinary communal athleticism. The Hakata thermal aquifer draws from the Chikuzen coastal sedimentary basin beneath one of Japan most dynamic commercial cities.
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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.