Kochi Shimanto, Takaoka District
A hidden hot spring embraced by the forests of Oku-Shimanto. Heal with two kinds of source water and the breeze from the clear stream
"Hotel Matsubakawa Onsen" is a solitary inn nestled deep in the forests of Oku-Shimanto in Shimanto Town, Kochi Prefecture. Known as a sacred spring since the Edo period, its greatest pride is that guests can enjoy two rare types of source water in Japan: a simple sulfur cold mineral spring and a hot spring containing fluoride ions and other minerals. The water has a luxuriously smooth, melting texture. A sauna and cold plunge bath are also available, and in the open-air area you can enjoy blissful outdoor bathing while feeling the stillness of the forest and the murmur of the clear stream.
A sacred spring that has continued since the Edo period, this is an alkaline simple sulfur cold mineral spring. Its smooth, viscous texture is its defining feature, with a gentle quality that seems to wrap softly around the skin. The pleasant sulfur scent and its many benefits, including relief for neuralgia and skin ailments, deeply soothe both body and mind.
A source spring that falls under Article 2 of the Hot Springs Act and contains fluoride ions and metaboric acid. One of its charms is that it lets you enjoy a water quality different from the indoor bath. Soaking in its meltingly smooth waters while feeling the nature of Oku-Shimanto up close allows daily fatigue to slowly unwind.
[Day-use bathing] 10:30-21:00 (last admission 20:30) *Wednesdays until 16:00
Kochi Shimanto, Takaoka District
A hidden hot spring embraced by the forests of Oku-Shimanto. Heal with two kinds of source water and the breeze from the clear stream
"Hotel Matsubakawa Onsen" is a solitary inn nestled deep in the forests of Oku-Shimanto in Shimanto Town, Kochi Prefecture. Known as a sacred spring since the Edo period, its greatest pride is that guests can enjoy two rare types of source water in Japan: a simple sulfur cold mineral spring and a hot spring containing fluoride ions and other minerals. The water has a luxuriously smooth, melting texture. A sauna and cold plunge bath are also available, and in the open-air area you can enjoy blissful outdoor bathing while feeling the stillness of the forest and the murmur of the clear stream.
A sacred spring that has continued since the Edo period, this is an alkaline simple sulfur cold mineral spring. Its smooth, viscous texture is its defining feature, with a gentle quality that seems to wrap softly around the skin. The pleasant sulfur scent and its many benefits, including relief for neuralgia and skin ailments, deeply soothe both body and mind.
A source spring that falls under Article 2 of the Hot Springs Act and contains fluoride ions and metaboric acid. One of its charms is that it lets you enjoy a water quality different from the indoor bath. Soaking in its meltingly smooth waters while feeling the nature of Oku-Shimanto up close allows daily fatigue to slowly unwind.
[Day-use bathing] 10:30-21:00 (last admission 20:30) *Wednesdays until 16:00
This steam sauna carries a subtle hint of sulfur and evokes the natural atmosphere of Oku-Shimanto. Soft steam wraps around your whole body, warming you deeply from the inside out. Even those who are not fond of high-temperature saunas can enjoy it easily, and its moisture-rich space offers a deeply relaxing experience for both body and mind.
A cold, crystal-clear cold plunge bath that helps tighten your heated body after the sauna. Surrounded by the clean air of Oku-Shimanto, you can quietly enjoy cooling down. Its moderate chill lingers, making the subsequent outdoor bathing in the open-air area even more profound.
This steam sauna carries a subtle hint of sulfur and evokes the natural atmosphere of Oku-Shimanto. Soft steam wraps around your whole body, warming you deeply from the inside out. Even those who are not fond of high-temperature saunas can enjoy it easily, and its moisture-rich space offers a deeply relaxing experience for both body and mind.
A cold, crystal-clear cold plunge bath that helps tighten your heated body after the sauna. Surrounded by the clean air of Oku-Shimanto, you can quietly enjoy cooling down. Its moderate chill lingers, making the subsequent outdoor bathing in the open-air area even more profound.
