HondaniOnsenkan

A historic hot spring said to have been used by Emperor Jomei, where you can feel the breath of nature

Ehime Saijo City

Hondani Onsenkan is a day-use hot spring facility in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture. It is one of Iyo's three celebrated hot springs alongside Dogo and Nukagawa, and offers a historic, famed spring mentioned in the Nihon Shoki. The facility has two large communal baths, Iyo Ontoyu and Ishiyu, which periodically alternate between men's and women's use. Both baths feature a sauna, a cold plunge bath, and outdoor baths surrounded by nature. Private family baths are also available, making the facility suitable and reassuring for visitors of all ages.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Hondani Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A natural hot spring known as one of Iyo's three springs alongside Dogo and Nukagawa, Hondani Onsen has a long history and is said to have been used by Emperor Jomei and Empress Saimei. The water is colorless and clear with a smooth feel, classified as an alkaline simple hot spring, and is cherished as a 'beauty spring' that leaves the skin smooth after bathing. You can enjoy a variety of baths, including wooden baths that convey the warmth of wood and calm stone baths.

Sauna

Sauna

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Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Men'sWomen's

A sauna attached to the large communal bath. Both baths that alternate between men's and women's use, Iyo Ontoyu and Ishiyu, are equipped with saunas so you can work up a good sweat and refresh yourself. You can use the cold plunge bath immediately after leaving the sauna for a smooth cooling flow, and benches for outdoor cooling are installed in the outdoor bath area so you can relax comfortably while enjoying a pleasant breeze.

Cold Bath

Cold plunge bath

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Water Qualitytap

Men'sWomen's

A cold plunge bath located right next to the sauna. It rapidly cools and tightens the body warmed in the sauna. After cooling down in the cold plunge bath, move to the outdoor benches in the open-air area to breathe in the fresh natural air and experience deep relaxation. The facility is well arranged to fully enjoy the cycle of sauna, cold plunge bath, and outdoor cooling.

Business Hours

Monday
10:00〜22:00
Tuesday
10:00〜22:00
Wednesday
10:00〜22:00
Thursday
10:00〜22:00
Friday
10:00〜22:00
Saturday
10:00〜22:00
Sunday
10:00〜22:00
Holiday
10:00〜22:00

Closed Days: None

Address

494 Kawanochi Ko, Saijo City, Ehime 799-1314, Japan

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Website

http://www.hondani-onsen.com/
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