A scenic infinity open-air bath overlooking Shizugawa Bay and a panorama sauna with ocean views
Miyagi Minamisanriku Town
Minamisanriku Hotel Kanyo is a large hot spring hotel in Minamisanriku Town, Motoyoshi District, Miyagi Prefecture, boasting a spectacular location that juts out toward the Pacific Ocean. The open-air bath fed by Minamisanriku Onsen, which gushes from deep underground, offers an infinity hot spring experience that feels as if you are becoming one with the sea. While seabirds soar overhead, you can enjoy a luxurious soak while gazing at the panoramic view of Shizugawa Bay spread out before you. The large public bath is also equipped with a scenic sauna, where you can look out over the calm sea through the windows. Although there is no cold plunge bath, you can refresh yourself with a cold water shower and a pleasant outdoor air bath in the open-air area, where the sea breeze washes over you.
TypeSpecialty Bath
A spacious large public bath with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the large glass windows, the calm sea stretches out before you, and you can relax at your leisure with your arms and legs stretched out under the soft light. You can forget the passage of time and soak in the indoor bath at your own pace while soothing your daily fatigue.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A scenic open-air bath that juts out toward the sea, fed by natural hot spring water from deep underground at Minamisanriku Onsen. When you sink into the tub, you can enjoy an infinity-like sensation as if you were becoming one with the Pacific Ocean stretching out before you. Surrounded by a pleasant sea breeze and the sound of waves, you can experience the magnificent nature of Shizugawa Bay with all five senses as seagulls fly overhead.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity8people
A dry sauna located next to the large public bath. Through the large windows in the sauna room, you can take in an unobstructed view of the calm sea of Shizugawa Bay. In the quiet, TV-free room, you can slowly work up a pleasant sweat while watching seabirds glide by and fishing boats pass. It is a luxurious and special sauna experience, as if you were floating above the sea.
Closed Days: None
99-17 Kurosaki, Shizugawa, Minamisanriku Town, Motoyoshi District, Miyagi 986-0766
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn moreA scenic infinity open-air bath overlooking Shizugawa Bay and a panorama sauna with ocean views
Miyagi Minamisanriku Town
Minamisanriku Hotel Kanyo is a large hot spring hotel in Minamisanriku Town, Motoyoshi District, Miyagi Prefecture, boasting a spectacular location that juts out toward the Pacific Ocean. The open-air bath fed by Minamisanriku Onsen, which gushes from deep underground, offers an infinity hot spring experience that feels as if you are becoming one with the sea. While seabirds soar overhead, you can enjoy a luxurious soak while gazing at the panoramic view of Shizugawa Bay spread out before you. The large public bath is also equipped with a scenic sauna, where you can look out over the calm sea through the windows. Although there is no cold plunge bath, you can refresh yourself with a cold water shower and a pleasant outdoor air bath in the open-air area, where the sea breeze washes over you.
TypeSpecialty Bath
A spacious large public bath with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the large glass windows, the calm sea stretches out before you, and you can relax at your leisure with your arms and legs stretched out under the soft light. You can forget the passage of time and soak in the indoor bath at your own pace while soothing your daily fatigue.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A scenic open-air bath that juts out toward the sea, fed by natural hot spring water from deep underground at Minamisanriku Onsen. When you sink into the tub, you can enjoy an infinity-like sensation as if you were becoming one with the Pacific Ocean stretching out before you. Surrounded by a pleasant sea breeze and the sound of waves, you can experience the magnificent nature of Shizugawa Bay with all five senses as seagulls fly overhead.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity8people
A dry sauna located next to the large public bath. Through the large windows in the sauna room, you can take in an unobstructed view of the calm sea of Shizugawa Bay. In the quiet, TV-free room, you can slowly work up a pleasant sweat while watching seabirds glide by and fishing boats pass. It is a luxurious and special sauna experience, as if you were floating above the sea.
Closed Days: None
99-17 Kurosaki, Shizugawa, Minamisanriku Town, Motoyoshi District, Miyagi 986-0766
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more