TosaRyuOnsenSanyoso

One of the prefecture's richest golden hot springs. A healing hot spring inn with open-air tub baths featuring free-flowing spring water and a foot bath overlooking the sea

Kochi Tosa City

"Tosa Ryu Onsen Sanyoso" is a natural hot spring inn located on the Yokonami Peninsula in Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture, and is also known as an important stop on the Shikoku pilgrimage. Its privately sourced spring water, which wells up from deep underground, is a chloride spring with one of the highest mineral concentrations in Kochi Prefecture. As its name suggests, it features cloudy water that shines with a golden hue. Also called the hot spring of warmth, it has excellent heat-retaining properties, warming you from the core and helping you stay warm long after you get out. The open-air tub baths with free-flowing spring water let you enjoy the luxury of having fresh hot spring water all to yourself. There is also a free foot bath at the entrance overlooking the sea, making it a relaxing place not only for overnight guests but also for pilgrims and sightseeing visitors.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Tosa Ryu Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

Tosa Ryu Onsen is a privately sourced spring that boasts one of the highest mineral concentrations in Kochi Prefecture. Its iron-rich, golden cloudy water is a chloride spring with strong heat-retaining effects thanks to its salt content, and it stays warm even after you leave the bath. In particular, the outdoor tub bath is offered as a luxurious free-flowing spring bath, allowing you to feel the power of fresh hot spring water directly. It is also expected to have skin-smoothing, beautifying effects, and has long been loved as a soothing bath for relieving the fatigue of pilgrims. The indoor large bath is spacious as well, so you can leisurely enjoy the rich hot spring ingredients.

Business Hours

Monday
14:00〜21:00
05:30〜09:00
Tuesday
14:00〜21:00
05:30〜09:00
Wednesday
14:00〜21:00
05:30〜09:00
Thursday
14:00〜21:00
05:30〜09:00
Friday
14:00〜21:00
05:30〜09:00
Saturday
14:00〜21:00
05:30〜09:00
Sunday
14:00〜21:00
05:30〜09:00
Holiday
14:00〜21:00
05:30〜09:00
💡 Day-use bathing: 14:00-21:00 (last admission 20:00), morning bath: 05:30-09:00 (last admission 08:00).

Closed Days: Open all year

Address

504-1 Usa-cho Ryu, Tosa City, Kochi 781-1165

Hotel & RyokanOnsen & Spa Facilities (Super Sento, Sauna, Spa)

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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