Kohrimoto Onsen
Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan
- Location
- Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Kohrimoto Onsen is located in Kagoshima Prefecture, in southern Japan, an area shaped by active volcanism. Sodium-chloride thermal water flows at 42°C, available in an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo, and a sauna.
Insider tip — Urban Kagoshima sento close to the Sakurajima ferry terminal — one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes, reachable in 15 minutes by ferry from downtown. Locals wake to Sakurajima's daily eruptions and routine ashfall; neighborhood sentos like Kohrimoto Onsen serve as the daily ritual of washing away volcanic dust in rich geothermal sodium-chloride water. Kagoshima's remarkable thermal infrastructure (one of Japan's highest sento-per-capita ratios) is a direct product of its volcanic geology.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.