Onsen no Sato; Yamaga Donguri Mura
Yamaga, Kumamoto, Japan
- Location
- Yamaga, 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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Onsen no Sato, part of the Yamaga Donguri Mura complex in Yamaga, Kumamoto, draws sodium-chloride water at 41°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna round out this thermal stop.
Insider tip — Yamaga Donguri Mura, the acorn village spring, combines forest nature park experiences with hot spring bathing at the edge of the oak and cedar highlands above Yamaga City. The acorn harvest from the surrounding Yamaga forests each autumn sustains the wild boar and deer that are hunted by local mountain communities in a traditional akatsu-ryō hunting practice that has been maintained since the Heian period in these Kumamoto highlands.
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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.