Okayama Mimasaka City
Find your totonou moment with the sea of clouds and silky skin-beautifying hot spring on the plateau
An onsen lodging facility nestled on a plateau at an elevation of about 500 m in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture. From autumn through winter on early mornings, it is known as a scenic spot where you can look out over the sea of clouds, just as its name suggests. Its alkaline simple hot spring, pumped up from 1,500 m underground, is famous for its smooth, silky texture and skin-beautifying waters. From the open-air baths, you can gaze out over the mountains and enjoy the scenery of all four seasons. The sauna is a gas-fired far-infrared dry type with gentle heat and a pleasantly humid feel, and paired with the cold plunge bath using natural spring water, it delivers an exceptional totonou experience. The resort also offers lakeside bungalows, a restaurant, grand golf, and more.
A large open-air stone bath. From this plateau at an elevation of 500 m, you can look out over the mountains and enjoy cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, snow scenery, and the changing seasons. On early mornings in autumn and winter, a breathtaking sea of clouds spreads out below.
The other open-air bath, which alternates weekly between men and women. You can enjoy the silky feel of the alkaline simple hot spring flowing from 1,500 m underground along with the fresh plateau air.
An indoor bath with a large plain-water tub and a reclining bath where you can stretch out your body. Its soft alkaline simple hot spring water warms you gently and leaves your skin feeling moisturized.
Seasonal medicinal baths such as mugwort bath. Relax and unwind in the fragrant water.
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Okayama Mimasaka City
Find your totonou moment with the sea of clouds and silky skin-beautifying hot spring on the plateau
An onsen lodging facility nestled on a plateau at an elevation of about 500 m in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture. From autumn through winter on early mornings, it is known as a scenic spot where you can look out over the sea of clouds, just as its name suggests. Its alkaline simple hot spring, pumped up from 1,500 m underground, is famous for its smooth, silky texture and skin-beautifying waters. From the open-air baths, you can gaze out over the mountains and enjoy the scenery of all four seasons. The sauna is a gas-fired far-infrared dry type with gentle heat and a pleasantly humid feel, and paired with the cold plunge bath using natural spring water, it delivers an exceptional totonou experience. The resort also offers lakeside bungalows, a restaurant, grand golf, and more.
A large open-air stone bath. From this plateau at an elevation of 500 m, you can look out over the mountains and enjoy cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, snow scenery, and the changing seasons. On early mornings in autumn and winter, a breathtaking sea of clouds spreads out below.
The other open-air bath, which alternates weekly between men and women. You can enjoy the silky feel of the alkaline simple hot spring flowing from 1,500 m underground along with the fresh plateau air.
An indoor bath with a large plain-water tub and a reclining bath where you can stretch out your body. Its soft alkaline simple hot spring water warms you gently and leaves your skin feeling moisturized.
Seasonal medicinal baths such as mugwort bath. Relax and unwind in the fragrant water.
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A variety of bathing options, including bubble baths, waterfall baths, and single-person pot baths. It is nice to be able to choose the bath that suits your aches and fatigue.
A dry sauna equipped with a gas-fired far-infrared stove. It has a TV, herbal bags hanging inside, and light filtering in through a round window that sets the mood. The gentle, humid heat lets you work up a deep sweat.
A cold plunge bath cooled with spring water from the hot spring source. Located right next to the sauna room for excellent flow, it uses silky spring water rich in hot spring minerals, which feels gentle and comfortable on the skin.
A variety of bathing options, including bubble baths, waterfall baths, and single-person pot baths. It is nice to be able to choose the bath that suits your aches and fatigue.
A dry sauna equipped with a gas-fired far-infrared stove. It has a TV, herbal bags hanging inside, and light filtering in through a round window that sets the mood. The gentle, humid heat lets you work up a deep sweat.
A cold plunge bath cooled with spring water from the hot spring source. Located right next to the sauna room for excellent flow, it uses silky spring water rich in hot spring minerals, which feels gentle and comfortable on the skin.
