IwaminoYuAsahiOnsenKakuregaYukari

Spend a calm, dewy time at Asahi Onsen in a hidden inn with the beauty bath and 15 rooms

Shimane Hamada City

"Iwami no Yu Asahi Onsen Kakurega Yukari" is a hot spring inn with 15 rooms, nestled in Asahi Town, Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture. It reopened in April 2024, and you can enjoy the renowned "beauty bath" of Asahi Onsen, which was ranked first nationwide for two consecutive years in the Historical and Cultural category of the Onsen General Election, in the large bath, open-air bath, and open-air baths in the guest rooms. Its alkaline simple spring with a pH of 8.5 is smooth and gentle, leaving the skin feeling soft and refined. There is also a mist sauna and a cold plunge bath, available at a leisurely pace exclusively for overnight guests. Guests can savor kaiseki cuisine made with seafood from the Sea of Japan and Shimane Wagyu, served in their rooms, making this a quiet hidden retreat.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Asahi Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Asahi Onsen, the proud "beauty bath," was ranked No. 1 nationwide for two consecutive years in the Historical and Cultural category of the Onsen General Election. This alkaline simple hot spring has a source temperature of 31°C, so it is heated to 41.5–42°C for use. The first-floor large bath uses circulation filtration with sterilization, while the second-floor open-air baths in the guest rooms are free-flowing spring water with heating only. The smooth, silky bathwater wraps around the skin, leaving it soft and moisturized after bathing. A famous spring flowing quietly in a mountain village, said to be beneficial for neuralgia, muscle pain, sensitivity to cold, and fatigue recovery.

Sauna

Mist sauna

60°C

Sauna TypeMist Sauna

Stove TypeInfrared Heater

Capacity10people

Men'sWomen's

A mist sauna set in one corner of the large bath area, with gentle temperature and humidity. The room temperature is around 60°C, making it mild, and the mist-like steam softly envelops the skin so you can stay for a long time and warm up thoroughly at your own pace. There is no TV, creating a quiet space to enjoy your own totonou time.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

22°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity5people

Men'sWomen's

A cold plunge bath located near the mist sauna. The water temperature is on the milder side, so even those who do not like very cold water can enter comfortably, and it is just the right temperature for cooling down after warming up in the mist. It is also close to the open-air bath area, allowing you to quietly savor the afterglow while gazing at the starry sky at night.

Business Hours

Monday
10:00〜23:00
Tuesday
10:00〜23:00
Wednesday
10:00〜23:00
Thursday
10:00〜23:00
Friday
10:00〜23:00
Saturday
10:00〜23:00
Sunday
10:00〜23:00
Holiday
10:00〜23:00

Closed Days: None

Address

1006-1 Kida, Asahi Town, Hamada City, Shimane 697-0427

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoo Policy
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