Kagawa Kotohira Town, Nakatado District

Yumoto Konpira Onsen Hana no Yu Koubaitei

A quiet inn where you can totonou with the Hana no Yu of Konpira’s temple town and the underground water of Mt. Zozu

Konpira Onsen Village
Tattoos may be permitted
Onsen Ryokan
Natural Hot Spring
Sauna Available
Natural water cold bath
Cold Bath Available

About Yumoto Konpira Onsen Hana no Yu Koubaitei

"Yumoto Konpira Onsen Hana no Yu Koubaitei" is a hot spring inn in Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture, located in front of Kotohira-gu Shrine. Guests can enjoy up to 15 different baths across two bathing areas in the building, including the elegant Hana-buro with roses floating in the water and an open-air bath made entirely of Japanese cypress, both of which delight guests. The underground large bath area is equipped with a dry sauna with far-infrared heating and a cold plunge bath using underground water from Mt. Zozu. Away from the bustle of the temple town, this luxurious property offers a deeply relaxing stay in a quiet, peaceful setting.

Hot SpringONSEN

Yumoto Konpira Onsen Hana no Yu

A natural sodium chloride spring. It is known for its excellent heat-retention effect and for helping prevent chills after bathing, with benefits expected for neuralgia and recovery from fatigue. You can enjoy the blessings of the hot spring in a variety of baths, including the Hana-buro with roses floating on the surface, an open-air bath made entirely of Japanese cypress, and a waterfall bath. At the foot of Kotohira-gu Shrine, you can savor a luxurious moment soaking in this historic famous spring.

SaunaSAUNA

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Dry Sauna

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A woodsy dry sauna attached to the underground large bath area, Hana Sumika. Far-infrared heaters gently warm the body from deep within, encouraging a pleasant sweat. The quiet room with no TV is ideal for meditative time to face yourself. In the calm atmosphere unique to a traditional inn, you can unwind from the fatigue of everyday life.

Cold BathCOLD BATH

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Cold Bath

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A cold plunge bath using underground water from Mt. Zozu, with a soft, gentle feel on the skin. It cools and tightens a body warmed by the sauna, firmly yet comfortably. The natural water brings a refreshing clarity, offering a pleasant coolness that seems to wrap around the whole body. As the final step in alternating hot and cold bathing, it provides an excellent refreshment.

Facility Information

Address: 〒766-0001 556-1 Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture
Business Hours: 06:00〜09:00/15:00〜23:00
Open Year-Round
Closed Days: Open Year-Round
Gender Access: Gender Separated
Tattoo Policy (Communal Bath): OK if fully covered with designated stickers
Official Website: View official site

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