Hiroshima Hatsukaichi City
A spectacular observatory bath overlooking Miyajima and a rare private-source natural hot spring
"Livemax Resort Aki Miyajima" is a hot spring hotel in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. On Miyajima Island, it has its own rare source, "Kami no Yu," and guests can enjoy the soft texture of the water in the main building's large bath or the annex's observatory bath. From the observatory bath in particular, you can look out over the Great Torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and relax with beautiful scenery and hot spring waters. The men's sauna offers self löyly, and with the newly added cold plunge bath, it helps you reset both body and mind. Private baths and in-room open-air baths are also available, letting you spend a blissful, undisturbed moment in a private setting.
A private reserved bath that families and couples can use without concern. You can enjoy the natural hot spring from its own source all to yourselves in a space of your own, relaxing without worrying about others around you. The spacious setting also makes it safe and comfortable for guests with small children to enjoy a blissful bath.
A natural hot spring observatory bath in the annex, located on a hill overlooking Miyajima. From the open bath, the Great Torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage site, spreads out below, allowing you to enjoy bathing while taking in beautiful scenery that changes from day to night. Soaking in the gentle water from the private source, you can savor a luxurious moment surrounded by mystical nature and history.
A natural hot spring large bath using the island's rare private source, "Kami no Yu." The soft water of a simple weak radioactive cold mineral spring flows generously, allowing you to relax at ease in a spacious setting. It is said to help prevent chills after bathing and to provide warmth retention benefits, gently easing the fatigue from walking around Miyajima.
An open-air bath or semi-open-air bath made exclusively for some guest rooms using natural hot spring water. Set on terraces with ocean views and other locations, it lets you enjoy the water from the private source whenever you like while taking in views of the sea and Miyajima. In your own private space, it promises an exceptional resort stay free from interruption.
A clean, spacious, full-scale sauna. The men's sauna is equipped with self löyly, and you can enjoy pleasant sweating while being wrapped in your preferred humidity and aroma through löyly using aroma oil. A dedicated cold shower and an outdoor rest area are also available, creating a well-equipped environment where you can reset your body and mind at your own pace without strain.
A cold plunge bath located right near the sauna room. It sharply cools and tightens your body after a thorough sauna session, providing a refreshing cooldown experience. An outdoor rest area is also provided where you can relax in clothing suitable for sauna recovery, leading smoothly from the cold plunge bath into a blissful time of relaxation.
A comfortable bedrock bath area using tourmaline. Guests can use it together regardless of gender while wearing the dedicated work-style attire, and the gentle heat warms the body from within. It encourages natural, comfortable sweating and allows you to leisurely enjoy a detox time that refreshes daily fatigue.
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[Day-use bathing] 8:00-11:00, 15:00-24:00
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