Shin Matsunouchi Onsen
Matsubara, Osaka, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Matsubara, Osaka, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- 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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Shin Matsunouchi Onsen is located in Matsubara, Osaka Prefecture. Sodium-chloride thermal water surfaces at 41°C, feeding an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo, and a sauna.
Insider tip — Matsubara lies along the ancient Takenouchi Kaido (竹内街道) — Japan's oldest nationally maintained road, established in 615 AD linking Naniwa (Osaka) to the Yamato region (Nara). The road passes through this historic corridor between modern cities; Shin Matsunouchi Onsen draws Osaka Basin thermal water for local residents in a city that sits at the crossroads of 1,400 years of Japanese history.
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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 & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.