Hiroshima Hatsukaichi City
The natural hot spring day-use facility closest to Miyajima
The natural hot spring day-use facility closest to Miyajima. A scenic hot spring retreat in Hatsukaichi City featuring a simple weak radioactive low-temperature spring, nine baths, a low-temperature far-infrared sauna, and open-air baths and outdoor-air rest areas with views of Miyajima and the Seto Inland Sea.
The spring quality is a simple weak radioactive low-temperature spring and a hypotonic weak alkaline low-temperature spring. It is known for its soft waters, with indications including neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, chronic digestive disorders, recovery from fatigue, and chronic gynecological disorders. You can enjoy free-flowing water in the general baths, and the gentle-feeling water temperature makes it pleasant to soak for a long time.
A well-equipped bath area set in an open-air space overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and Mt. Misen on Miyajima, featuring a hinoki bath, stone bath, jet bath, and bubble bath. While gazing at the magnificent view beyond the railing, you can leisurely feel the sea breeze amid the steam for a luxurious bathing experience. The stone bath is spacious and deep enough to reach the waist, with an authentic setup.
A bath in the indoor area whose water quality changes according to the season or monthly theme. From Singapore-style coconut baths to hinoki baths, there are playful tubs that offer different experiences each month. It adds color to the lineup of nine baths.
A low-temperature far-infrared dry sauna with two-tier seating. The ocean view through the window is a highlight, with Miyajima's Mt. Misen and the Seto Inland Sea spreading out before you, offering a one-of-a-kind experience of sweating while enjoying spectacular scenery. With a restrained temperature setting that lets you sweat gradually, it is a gentle setup that is also friendly to sauna beginners. Self sauna mat included.
A low-temperature far-infrared dry sauna available in the women’s bath as well. While keeping the views of the Seto Inland Sea and Miyajima, it offers a luxurious time to sweat slowly in a calm women-only space. Access to the open-air outdoor-air rest area is smooth, creating a setup where you can relax while enjoying the sea breeze and stunning scenery.
A cold plunge bath with a depth about knee-high and enough width for several people to sit side by side. Paired with the sauna, it offers a gentle hot-and-cold alternating bath experience to be enjoyed at length.
A free-flowing cold plunge bath available in the women’s bath as well. With a gentle-feeling water temperature, it is easy to enter for sauna beginners and for those who are not fond of cold plunge baths. It is a key part of the open, Setouchi-style bathing experience, allowing you to relax in the open-air rest area while feeling the sea breeze.
Irregular Holidays
Miyahama Onsen
An ocean resort overlooking Miyajima's spectacular views, with a natural hot spring flowing directly from the source
Miyahama Onsen
An inn featuring an infinity-style open-air bath overlooking Miyajima and two private baths
Hiroshima
A scenic resort with a rooftop open-air bath and sauna overlooking the Seto Inland Sea
JAPAN'S FINEST ONSEN & SAUNA
The Finest Onsen & Sauna in Japan
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Most of what we surveyed never even made it onto this site. This book is a further cut from what did. Our editor bathed in every onsen and sauna in it, and wrote only what they confirmed on the ground.
