About Kanznji Onsen

About Kanznji Onsen

Introducing Kanzanji Onsen,
known to have one of the highest salt concentrations in the country and its reputed health benefits.

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History and Nature

Kanzanji Temple, founded in the Heian period (year 810) by the Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi, is said to have been established to purify the hearts of travelers.

During the Edo period, it flourished as a renowned temple in the Tokai region, receiving a sacred seal from Tokugawa Ieyasu, who had deep ties to Hamamatsu.

Surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Lake Hamana, this historic temple has long been cherished as a beloved scenic spot.

In 1953, the Kanzanji Tourism Association was established, and by 1958, the hot springs were officially opened.

Over the years, numerous leisure facilities, including a nearby amusement park, a ropeway, and sightseeing cruises, were developed, transforming Kanzanji Onsen into a premier tourist destination in the Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana area.

Today, it continues to attract countless visitors.

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Located in Hamamatsu City in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Kanzanji Onsen is surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Hamana. This brackish lake, where seawater and freshwater mix, features a mild climate and mineral-rich waters, making it ideal for aquaculture. The area is renowned for eel, oysters, and nori farming and is home to over 700 species of marine life.

Furthermore, the area is renowned for its seafood, including wild tiger pufferfish (torafugu) from the nearby Enshu Sea, as well as agricultural products like mandarins and onions grown in Hamamatsu's warm climate. Visitors can savor these local specialties in the restaurants and hotels of Kanzanji Onsen, offering a true taste of Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana.

Hamana eel

Composition and Benefits of Kanzanji Onsen

The hot spring waters of Kanzanji Onsen are renowned for their exceptionally high salt concentration, ranking among the highest in Japan. Featured on television as a health-promoting hot spring, it is said to be effective for relieving joint pain, rheumatism, and neuralgia. Additionally, its strong saline chloride springs are particularly known for their superior heat-retaining properties, warming the body deeply from within.

Relax in the waters of Kanzanji Onsen, enjoy the local foods of Lake Hamana, and take in its beautiful scenery for a truly rejuvenating experience for both mind and body.

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  • Origin of the hot spring

    Opened in 1958

  • Current hot spring

    Sprung in 2007

  • Efficacy

    ① General Indications for Therapeutic Hot Springs (Bathing Use) Chronic pain or stiffness in muscles or joints (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, chronic stages of bruises or sprains, etc.), muscle stiffness due to motor paralysis, Sensitivity to cold (cold hands and feet), peripheral circulation disorders,
    ② Indications for different spring qualities: Cuts, peripheral circulatory disorders, poor circulation, depression, dry skin

  • Spring Quality

    Sodium/Calcium – high chloride salt hot spring (hypertonic, mild alkaline, low temperature hot spring)

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