Kashihara Pokapoka Onsen
Kashihara, Nara, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Kashihara, Nara, 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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Pokapoka Onsen, in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, uses sodium-chloride water at 41°C. Bathers have access to an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna at this local venue.
Insider tip — Pokapoka Onsen serves Kashihara City, site of the Kashihara Shrine built on the legendary spot where Emperor Jimmu — the first emperor of Japan and great-grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu — established his court in 660 BCE. The Kashihara Jingu shrine complex at the foot of Mount Unebi is Japan most sacred imperial foundation site, and the Kashihara Archaeological Museum houses the extraordinary collection of bronze mirrors, magatama jewels, and iron swords excavated from the Yamato burial mounds that document the very beginning of the Japanese imperial tradition.
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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.