An ocean-view natural hot spring open-air bath and well-equipped saunas with spectacular views of Nanao Bay
Ishikawa Nanao City
Noto Kaisyu is a hot spring ryokan in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture. Guests can enjoy the renowned waters of historic Wakura Onsen, which has been famous for 1,200 years since it first opened, from a grand bath with an overwhelming ocean view that feels like riding a boat floating on Nanao Bay. The large public bath is equipped with a dry sauna, a mist sauna, and a cold plunge bath, offering a superb totonou experience while feeling the beautiful sea breeze. In addition, there are three free private open-air baths available without reservation, and most guest rooms feature a cypress-built private natural hot spring open-air bath on the terrace, providing the highest level of private bathing.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A grand bath where you can enjoy bathing while taking in the beautiful sunrise rising from Nanao Bay. This new Japanese-style bath offers the rich waters of Wakura Onsen and a variety of tubs, including a silky bath, reclining baths, and pot baths, creating an open, liberating experience as if you were riding on a boat drifting across the sea.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A grand bath where you can enjoy superb hot spring bathing while watching the beautiful sunset turn Nanao Bay crimson. In a calm, purely Japanese-style wooden space, you will find an indoor bath, a rock-built open-air bath, and a unique cave bath, allowing you to enjoy this historic hot spring with all five senses.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
Three distinct private open-air baths that let you enjoy the hot spring in a private setting: cypress bath, stone bath, and ceramic bath. No reservation is required, and they can be used free of charge as often as you like on a first-come, first-served basis, offering the luxury of enjoying Wakura's waters exclusively with your partner or family without any concern.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A private natural hot spring open-air bath made of cypress, set on the guest room's private terrace. With the luxurious oceanfront view of Nanao Bay spread out before you, you can enjoy the sound of the waves and the refreshing sea breeze while having this hot spring all to yourself whenever you like, offering the ultimate space for relaxation.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity8people
A full-fledged high-temperature dry sauna in the grand bath. Through the windows of the wood-toned room, you can take in a sweeping ocean view of Nanao Bay. The powerful heat envelops your entire body and gradually warms you deep inside, promoting a refreshing sweat in a sauna space with a spectacular view.
Sauna TypeMist Sauna
Capacity6people
A mist sauna in the grand bath. Soft, moisture-rich mist fills the room, warming your body slowly without making it hard to breathe. It is a comfortable space that helps protect your skin and hair from dryness while gently promoting recovery from fatigue and detox.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A cold plunge bath located right in front of the sauna room. Set to a mild level of coolness, it gently embraces your heated body after the sauna and helps you cool down. Because the sensation is not too intense, you can soak at leisure before moving on to the superb outdoor air bath on the chairs prepared on the terrace in the open-air area, where the sea breeze feels wonderfully refreshing.
Closed Days: None
31 Wa, Wakuramachi, Nanao-shi, Ishikawa 926-0175
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 moreAn ocean-view natural hot spring open-air bath and well-equipped saunas with spectacular views of Nanao Bay
Ishikawa Nanao City
Noto Kaisyu is a hot spring ryokan in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture. Guests can enjoy the renowned waters of historic Wakura Onsen, which has been famous for 1,200 years since it first opened, from a grand bath with an overwhelming ocean view that feels like riding a boat floating on Nanao Bay. The large public bath is equipped with a dry sauna, a mist sauna, and a cold plunge bath, offering a superb totonou experience while feeling the beautiful sea breeze. In addition, there are three free private open-air baths available without reservation, and most guest rooms feature a cypress-built private natural hot spring open-air bath on the terrace, providing the highest level of private bathing.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A grand bath where you can enjoy bathing while taking in the beautiful sunrise rising from Nanao Bay. This new Japanese-style bath offers the rich waters of Wakura Onsen and a variety of tubs, including a silky bath, reclining baths, and pot baths, creating an open, liberating experience as if you were riding on a boat drifting across the sea.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A grand bath where you can enjoy superb hot spring bathing while watching the beautiful sunset turn Nanao Bay crimson. In a calm, purely Japanese-style wooden space, you will find an indoor bath, a rock-built open-air bath, and a unique cave bath, allowing you to enjoy this historic hot spring with all five senses.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
Three distinct private open-air baths that let you enjoy the hot spring in a private setting: cypress bath, stone bath, and ceramic bath. No reservation is required, and they can be used free of charge as often as you like on a first-come, first-served basis, offering the luxury of enjoying Wakura's waters exclusively with your partner or family without any concern.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A private natural hot spring open-air bath made of cypress, set on the guest room's private terrace. With the luxurious oceanfront view of Nanao Bay spread out before you, you can enjoy the sound of the waves and the refreshing sea breeze while having this hot spring all to yourself whenever you like, offering the ultimate space for relaxation.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity8people
A full-fledged high-temperature dry sauna in the grand bath. Through the windows of the wood-toned room, you can take in a sweeping ocean view of Nanao Bay. The powerful heat envelops your entire body and gradually warms you deep inside, promoting a refreshing sweat in a sauna space with a spectacular view.
Sauna TypeMist Sauna
Capacity6people
A mist sauna in the grand bath. Soft, moisture-rich mist fills the room, warming your body slowly without making it hard to breathe. It is a comfortable space that helps protect your skin and hair from dryness while gently promoting recovery from fatigue and detox.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A cold plunge bath located right in front of the sauna room. Set to a mild level of coolness, it gently embraces your heated body after the sauna and helps you cool down. Because the sensation is not too intense, you can soak at leisure before moving on to the superb outdoor air bath on the chairs prepared on the terrace in the open-air area, where the sea breeze feels wonderfully refreshing.
Closed Days: None
31 Wa, Wakuramachi, Nanao-shi, Ishikawa 926-0175
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