NishinoIchiOnsenHotarunoYu

Yamaguchi Shimonoseki City

Nishi-no-Ichi Onsen Hotaru no Yu is a day-use hot spring facility located in Toyotacho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is attached to the roadside station Hotaru Kaido Nishi-no-Ichi and offers a low-tonicity alkaline cold mineral spring known for its skin-beautifying properties, as well as the clean and refreshing Hotaru Sauna finished with natural wood. You can cool off with a cold plunge bath using the source spring and achieve a state of perfect relaxation while enjoying the mountain breeze on numerous chairs around the open-air bath. There are two types of baths, Mai no Yu and Hikari no Yu, which switch between men and women once a month, allowing you to enjoy different atmospheres inspired by fireflies.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A low-tonicity alkaline cold mineral spring that gushes from underground. The weak alkaline spring quality gently dissolves skin keratin, promoting skin metabolism and leading to smooth, beautiful skin. Although the source spring temperature is low, it is heated for use, characterized by its soft texture. There are two bathing areas, Mai no Yu and Hikari no Yu, which switch between men and women once a month. Each features a different design inspired by fireflies, with the chic Mai no Yu and the bright and open Hikari no Yu. The sauna's cold plunge bath also uses the source spring, allowing you to fully enjoy the blessings of the hot spring.

Sauna

Hotaru Sauna

95°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity8people

Men's

A clean and refreshing dry sauna using natural wood. The scent of the wood is pleasant, and the space inspired by fireflies allows you to sweat thoroughly in a calm environment. The high-temperature setting promotes sweating and warms you from the core. After the sauna, a cold plunge bath using the source spring and an outdoor air bath space where you can feel the mountain breeze await, offering a refreshing relaxation experience. Despite being attached to a roadside station, you can enjoy an authentic sauna experience.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

16°C

Water QualityHot Spring Water

Capacity3people

Men's

A luxurious cold plunge bath using the hot spring's source spring. The moderate coldness comfortably cools down your body heated in the sauna. The alkaline source spring is gentle on the skin, with a crisp coldness that also feels soft. The flow allows you to enter immediately after leaving the Hotaru Sauna, leading smoothly to relaxation. The smooth texture unique to the source spring is a distinctive feature.

Business Hours

Monday
10:00〜21:00
Tuesday
10:00〜21:00
Wednesday
10:00〜21:00
Thursday
10:00〜21:00
Friday
10:00〜21:00
Saturday
10:00〜21:00
Sunday
10:00〜21:00
Holiday
10:00〜21:00
💡 Closed on the 4th Tuesday

Closed Days: None

Address

876-4 Nakamura, Toyotacho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Onsen & Spa Facilities (Super Sento, Sauna, Spa)

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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Tattoo Policy
No Tattoos
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