ShimabaraOnsenHotelNanpuro

Nagasaki Shimabara City

"Shimabara Onsen Hotel Nanpuro" is a long-established hot spring inn with a history of 113 years, located in Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It features an open-air bath with a stunning view of the Ariake Sea and a panoramic large bath, both filled with bicarbonate spring water flowing directly from the source. The facility is equipped with a total hinoki sauna made from Kumamoto-grown cypress, a Finnish-style self-löyly sauna, and a steam sauna. You can finish off with a refreshing dip in the cold plunge bath filled with Shimabara spring water gushing from the foot of Mount Unzen. Enhance your bathing experience with a variety of baths such as the beauty bubble bath, silky bath, and reclining bath. Whether staying overnight or visiting for the day, you can enjoy your time to the fullest from early morning at 5 AM to 11 PM.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Motoike Source & Kannonjima Source (Mixed Spring)

TypeNatural Hot Spring

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A bicarbonate spring mixed at a ratio of 3:7 from the Motoike Source and Kannonjima Source. It is colorless, transparent, tasteless, and odorless, with a smooth texture gentle on the skin. Bicarbonate springs are also known as "beauty baths," softening and washing away skin keratin, leaving the skin smooth after bathing. It has high heat retention, keeping the body warm and cozy even after bathing. It is expected to be effective for chronic muscle and joint pain, cold sensitivity, decreased gastrointestinal function, and fatigue recovery. Enjoy the fresh spring water flowing directly from the source in the open-air bath "TENKUH" or the panoramic large bath "Kogane," spending a blissful moment with the stunning view of the Ariake Sea.

Sauna

"Umi no Sauna" "Sora no Sauna"

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity6people

Men's

A Finnish-style self-löyly sauna with a spectacular view floating on the sea. The men's sauna is called "Umi no Sauna" and the women's sauna is "Sora no Sauna," offering a unique location with an endless ocean and sky view. Sit on the two-tiered bench made entirely of hinoki and achieve a state of totonou while gazing at the grand panorama of the Ariake Sea through the large window protruding into the sea. When Shimabara spring water is poured over the sauna stones heated by the latest model ZIEL (electric heater) from METOS, it sizzles and crackles, enveloping the body in an intense heat wave. With no TV or noise, only the pleasant sound of löyly can be heard.

Total Hinoki Sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity10people

Men's

The only total hinoki sauna with a sea view on the Shimabara Peninsula, made from Kumamoto-grown cypress. It evolved to be even more powerful with the renewal in February 2023, introducing the METOS löyly dedicated sauna stove "iki." Auto-löyly operates every hour on the hour and half-hour, filling the room with pleasant aromatic steam. Additionally, a jet fan installed on the ceiling automatically activates every 30 minutes, delivering an intense heat wave.

Finnish-style Self-löyly Sauna

85°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity2people

Men's

A private sauna for adult meditation and totonou. A cozy-sized sauna entirely lined with hinoki. Enjoy a quiet time to reflect on yourself, a special moment with close friends, or in any style you prefer in this private space. The latest model ZIEL (electric heater) from METOS, located at the back of the bench, transforms self-löyly into the ultimate experience.

Steam Sauna

40°C

Sauna TypeSteam Sauna

Stove TypeBuilt-in Stove

Capacity2people

Men's

The only steam sauna with a sea view in Shimabara. It creates a high-humidity space that is gentle on the skin, throat, and hair. With a lower temperature setting (around 40°C) compared to high-temperature dry saunas, it is less stimulating and burdensome on the body, allowing even those who are not fond of hot saunas to sweat comfortably and slowly.

Cold Bath

Infinity "Standing Water" Bath

15°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity2people

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Men's

An infinity "standing water" bath floating on the sea. A new sensation cold plunge bath where you can stand and soak in a breathtaking location closest to the sea. With a water depth of about 130cm, you can immerse yourself up to your shoulders, enjoying the depth with six steps. It abundantly uses Shimabara natural spring water, selected as one of the top 100 famous waters in Japan, with a smooth water quality rich in calcium gushing from the foot of Mount Unzen.

Private Cold Plunge Baths (3)

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Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity1people

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Men's

Private cold plunge baths for one person. Situated in a scenic spot overlooking the sea, each bath offers different temperature settings adjusted by cooling chillers. Experience the "cold-cold alternating bath" that cannot be found elsewhere, and find your preferred cool down by laddering through the different temperatures.

Shimabara's Chilly Spring Water Bath

15°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity2people

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Men's

A spring water bath using 100% natural water from the top 100 famous waters in Japan, flowing directly from the source. A new sensation cold plunge bath with eight nozzles gently enveloping the entire body. After the sauna, enjoy a refreshing cool down with a cold water head shower, making it easy for those who are not fond of cold plunge baths to enjoy. The mildness and refreshing sensation unique to Shimabara spring water pleasantly cools the heated body.

Business Hours

Monday
05:00〜23:00
Tuesday
05:00〜23:00
Wednesday
05:00〜23:00
Thursday
05:00〜23:00
Friday
05:00〜23:00
Saturday
05:00〜23:00
Sunday
05:00〜23:00
Holiday
05:00〜23:00
💡 Cleaning 11:00~12:00 ※Additional Notes on Operating Hours 5:00-23:00 (April to November) 6:00-23:00 (December to March)

Closed Days: None

Address

2-7331-1 Bentencho, Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoo Policy
No tattoo-specific restriction
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