Aichi Kota Town
Ten no Maru
A spectacular sky-high natural onsen with nighttime views of Mikawa Bay from 380 m
- Gamagori Onsen
- Ocean / Lake View
- Scenic View
- Nature Immersion
- Onsen Ryokan
- Reserved onsen available
About Ten no Maru
Ten no Maru is an onsen inn in Kota, Aichi Prefecture. Set near the summit of a mountain at an elevation of 380 meters, it boasts a superb location with sweeping views of Mikawa Bay from its guest rooms and open-air baths. By day, enjoy the sea sparkling in the sunlight; by night, take in a glittering panorama stretching to the horizon beneath a sky full of stars while soaking to your heart’s content in the alkaline natural onsen, known as Bihaku-sen. The inn also has private open-air baths called Aoi Hōseki and Kōgyoku, where you can enjoy the scenery all to yourselves, as well as guest rooms with their own open-air baths in Gesshōkyū, making it easy to spend private time together without worrying about others. Known as an inn for special occasions, it offers a range of thoughtful touches and services, making it an ideal place to leave the bustle of everyday life behind and enjoy a deeply relaxing stay.
Hot SpringONSEN
[Panoramic Open-Air Baths] Minami Jūji-no-Yu and Kita Jūji-no-Yu
Minami Jūji-no-Yu and Kita Jūji-no-Yu are panoramic open-air baths with an exceptional sense of openness, looking down over Mikawa Bay and the town from an elevation of 380 meters. Enjoy the gentle waters of Bihaku-sen, an alkaline natural onsen, while gazing at the shimmering sea by day or breathtaking nighttime views and a sky full of stars after dark. The skin-softening waters, known as a beauty bath, and the refreshing breeze make for a truly restorative soak that lets you forget the everyday and refresh both body and mind.
[Private Open-Air Baths] Aoi Hōseki and Kōgyoku
Aoi Hōseki (Sapphire) and Kōgyoku (Ruby) are private open-air baths where you can enjoy spectacular views of Mikawa Bay with someone dear to you. Set against a stunning vista that changes with the time of day, these baths let you soak in Bihaku-sen, a natural onsen renowned for its skin-softening qualities, in complete privacy. Take in the changing scenery, from the bright afternoon view to the colors of dusk and the beautiful nighttime panorama, and savor a luxurious, special moment of relaxation.
[Guest-Room Open-Air Bath] Gesshōkyū
These private open-air baths are attached to guest rooms such as Gesshōkyū, which have their own open-air baths. In a space all to yourselves, enjoy glittering nighttime views of Mikawa Bay or a spectacular sunrise whenever you like, and bathe as often as you wish. Though the baths are not filled with natural onsen water, the time spent taking in the sweeping views and gentle breeze offers a special escape from everyday life.
[Panoramic Main Bathhouse] Mikawa-no-Yu and Aoi-no-Yu
Mikawa-no-Yu and Aoi-no-Yu are panoramic main bathhouses with expansive windows overlooking distant Mikawa Bay. Sink into the spacious indoor baths and take your time enjoying the natural scenery as it changes throughout the day. At night, glittering city lights spread out below, and the spectacular views vary with the weather and the seasons, offering a soothing escape. Stretch out and unwind to your heart’s content in these quiet, calming spaces.
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Facility Information
- Address
- 〒444-0115 10 Ogi Tōmine, Kota, Nukata District, Aichi Prefecture
- Business Hours
- 15:00〜23:00/06:00〜09:00
Open Year-Round
- Closed Days
- Open Year-Round
- Gender Access
- Gender Separated
- Tattoo Policy (Communal Bath)
- No tattoo-specific restriction
The official website states that guests with tattoos are permitted to bathe.
- Official Website
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Access
By car
- About 1 hour from Nagoya IC (Tomei Expressway → Otowa-Gamagori IC → National Route 1 and Prefectural Route 525)
- About 3 hours 40 minutes from Tokyo IC (Tomei Expressway → Gotemba Junction → Shin-Tomei Expressway → Okazaki-Higashi IC → Prefectural Route 525)
- About 2 hours 58 minutes from Toyonaka IC (Meishin Expressway → Kusatsu Junction → Shin-Meishin Expressway → Toyota Junction → Tomei Expressway → Otowa-Gamagori IC)
- About 1 hour 10 minutes from Chubu Centrair International Airport (Chita Odan Road and Chita Peninsula Road → Handa IC → Prefectural Routes 41 and 525)
By train and bus
- Tokyo Station → Toyohashi Station: about 1 hour 20 minutes → Gamagori Station: about 15 minutes → shuttle bus: about 20 minutes
- Shin-Osaka Station → Nagoya Station: about 50 minutes → Gamagori Station: about 40 minutes → shuttle bus: about 20 minutes
- Chubu Centrair International Airport Station → Kanayama Station: about 35 minutes → Gamagori Station: about 40 minutes → shuttle bus: about 20 minutes
Shuttle service
- Departs from bus stop 4 at the south exit of JR Gamagori Station at 14:30 and 16:30 (free; reservation required)
Free parking for 100 cars, first come, first served. Ask the inn about winter road conditions.
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