Healthy Land; Tamatebako Onsen
Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Healthy Land Tamatebako Onsen is a hot spring in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, a region known for its heated sand baths. Its sulfurous water reaches 44°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Healthy Land Tamatebako Onsen occupies one of the most dramatic thermal settings in Kagoshima, overlooking Kinko Bay with the active volcano Sakurajima looming across the water. The rooftop rotenburo here is acclaimed as one of Japan's most scenic outdoor baths, particularly at sunset when Sakurajima glows amber. Sulfurous volcanic waters rise directly from the calderas beneath the Satsuma Peninsula. The name Tamatebako — meaning treasure chest — evokes the mythical gift that holds the secrets of the sea.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).