Aritagawa Onsen Hikari no Yu

AritagawaOnsenHikarinoYu

Wakayama Arida City

Aritagawa Onsen Hikari no Yu is a day-use hot spring facility located in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture. The natural sodium-chloride spring has a high heat retention effect, and alternating between the 41-degree hot spring and the 28-degree cold spring in a warm-cold alternating bath helps regulate the autonomic nervous system and promotes metabolism. The steam sauna using vaporized source water and the high-temperature sauna lined with Kishu Binchotan charcoal deeply warm the body, while the cold plunge bath using Aritagawa's underground water provides a refreshing cool down. The facility also includes an open-air rock bath, walking bath, and pot bath. At the restaurant

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Aridagawa Hot Spring

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A sodium-chloride spring emerging from underground. Commonly known as "Heat Bath," the salt forms a thin film on the skin surface, maintaining moisturizing and heat retention effects long after bathing. The water is smooth, with a rich composition that even tastes salty. It warms the body thoroughly from the core, and is expected to alleviate cold sensitivity, muscle pain, and joint pain. In the large bath, you can experience a unique bathing method with a warm-cold alternating bath using 41-degree hot spring water and 28-degree cold spring water, stimulating the autonomic nervous system and promoting metabolism.

Sauna

Kishu Binchotan Sauna

100°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity15people

Men's

A high-temperature sauna lined with Kishu Binchotan charcoal on the walls. The far-infrared effect of the Binchotan charcoal warms the body evenly from the core. The men's sauna is equipped with an automatic löyly function every 7 minutes, spreading steam throughout the room and creating waves of heat. The unique soft and deep heat of Binchotan charcoal gradually penetrates the entire body, inducing a significant amount of sweating. It is less suffocating, making it enjoyable for both beginners and advanced users. The healthy thermal environment created by natural materials is an attractive feature.

Hot Spring Sauna

50°C

Sauna TypeMist Sauna

Stove TypeBuilt-in Stove

Capacity6people

Men's

The world's first hot spring sauna using "heated steam" vaporized from the source. The mist derived from the source fills the room, allowing the hot spring components to be absorbed into the body through the skin and lungs with each breath. The steam gently envelops the skin, promoting gradual sweating. This unique experience allows you to absorb the benefits of the sodium-chloride spring both inside and out. The high humidity allows for long, comfortable stays without worrying about skin dryness. It's a unique bathing style where you can bathe in hot spring components all over your body.

Cold Bath

Natural Underground Water of Aridagawa

18°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity5people

Flow-through
Men's

Cold plunge bath using underground spring water from the clear-flowing Arita River. The welling spring water is soft and silky to the touch and has a clear, refreshing quality.

Business Hours

Monday
11:00〜23:00
Tuesday
11:00〜23:00
Wednesday
11:00〜23:00
Thursday
11:00〜23:00
Friday
11:00〜23:00
Saturday
08:00〜23:00
Sunday
08:00〜23:00
Holiday
08:00〜23:00

Closed Days: None

Address

37 Hoshio, Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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Tattoo Policy
No Tattoos
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