Arashiyama Onsen
Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
- Location
- Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °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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Arashiyama Onsen is located in the Arashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan, known for its bamboo groves and wooded hills. The sodium-chloride water reaches around 41°C. The site offers an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — Arashiyama Onsen lines the banks of the Oi River in Kyoto's most celebrated scenic district, just minutes from the famous bamboo grove. The sodium-chloride waters are smooth against the skin and many ryokan offer open-air baths facing the forested Arashiyama hillside. Visit in spring for cherry blossoms reflected in the river or in November for blazing maple colours. A quiet evening soak here is a perfect counterbalance to Kyoto's busy temple circuit.
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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 (idéal automne-hiver).