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Mifune Terrace, conveniently located about 5 minutes by car from Mifune IC on the Kyushu Expressway, is a complex facility where you can refresh your mind and body, combining a hot spring, sauna, cafe, izakaya, and hotel. The hot spring "Yugetsu" has a large bath, an open-air bath, and 3 saunas that are perfect for sauna lovers, and the bedrock bath "Hoshi" has a planetarium. Equipped with a cafe, a large izakaya, and a hotel with a panoramic view of the night view of Mifune-cho, you can spend a luxurious time there after enjoying the hot springs or having a meal. There are also meeting rooms and working spaces available for rent, making it popular for sightseeing and business use.
Day trip bathing facilities come in various forms, such as public baths, super public baths, and spas. A sento is a type of public bath, with bathing fees determined by each prefecture. A super sento is larger and offers more entertainment than a traditional sento, often with attached dining and entertainment facilities. Spas provide not only bathing but also services and amenities aimed at relaxation and health, such as aromatherapy and massage. Each has its own unique appeal, different from hot springs where you can enjoy the benefits of various water qualities.
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島ヶ原温泉 やぶっちゃの湯
"Shimagahara Onsen Yabucha no Yu" is a day-trip hot spring facility in Iga City, Mie Prefecture. In addition to a bath with natural hot spring water rich in minerals, an open-air panoramic bath overlooking the countryside, and a large bath that is known for leaving your skin smooth, there is also a sauna, a reclining bath, and more. There is also a free rest area and a souvenir shop with Iga's specialty products. In addition to the hot springs, there is a campsite with sites with power outlets that even beginners can enjoy, where you can relax while feeling the rich nature of the Kizugawa River. There are also plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy, such as putt-putt golf and battery cars. Don't miss the restaurants that use local ingredients.
白州・尾白の森 名水公園 べるが
A multi-purpose outdoor complex where families can fully enjoy the beauty of nature. Visitors explore the nationally acclaimed Oshiro River, selected among Japan’s top 100 remarkable waters, join forest activities such as birdwatching, and savor Italian dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Seasonal programs offer memorable experiences for all ages. The site also features a hot spring, cottages, and a campground, making it ideal for both day trips and overnight stays.
箱根小涌園ユネッサン
A colorful mix of experiences comes together at this hot spring theme park—swimming in pools, relaxing in natural hot springs, enjoying outdoor activities, savoring generous meals, and browsing for souvenirs. At "Yunessun", the swimwear-friendly hot spring area, visitors find not only a flowing pool but also unique baths such as the wine bath. "Mori no Yu", the authentic day-use onsen, offers scenic open-air baths and private bathing rooms, creating a serene setting for an unhurried hot spring retreat.
道の駅よかわ
"Michi-no-eki Yokawa" is a representative tourist spot in the Yoshikawa area of Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. It features the "Yamada Nishiki Digital Museum," a sake tasting corner called "Yokawa Sakagura-dori" where you can sample sake made from "Yamada Nishiki," and a complex facility called "Yamada Nishiki no Yakata" where local agricultural products are also available. Additionally, it includes the Yoshikawa Onsen Yokatan, a hot spring facility known for its abundant carbonation content, to showcase the charm of the Yoshikawa area.
野天湯元 湯快爽快『湯けむり横丁』・みさと・
This hot spring facility in Misato, Saitama, recreates a nostalgic Showa-retro streetscape. It offers authentic bathing at the natural hot spring "Misato Onsen," drawn from underground, and highlights its attention to water quality with features such as a sterilizing device. Facilities include an open-air bath, an "electric bath," a "sauna," and a "cold plunge," creating a relaxed setting. The interior also includes a dining area, rest spaces, and relaxation facilities, making it possible to spend the day from bathing to dining. Parking for more than 200 vehicles is also available, allowing convenient access by car.
道の駅 蛍街道西ノ市
"Roadside Station Hotaru Kaido Nishinoichi" is located in Toyota Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, a naturally rich area famous for its fireflies. The station building, designed to resemble a traditional farming village, showcases a real steam locomotive, drawing visitors from across Japan. The station offers day trips to Nishinoichi "Hotaru no Yu" hot spring, a shop selling locally grown vegetables and processed game products, souvenirs, and a Japanese restaurant.
北投の湯 いわき健康センター
A multi-purpose spa located in Obama Town, Iwaki City, Fukushima, offering a variety of baths including an open-air bath that reflects the changing seasons, a herbal bath, a tourmaline bath, and high-concentration carbonated springs. The facility also features services such as an authentic loyly sauna, stone spa, and body scrubbing, along with a dining area and relaxation spaces. Known as a bath resort where families spend an entire day, the complex also accommodates group and business use. Lodging facilities are available, supporting a wide range of uses including training camps, workshops, and banquets.
天然温泉かきつばた
Located within the Kariya Highway Oasis on the Isewangan Expressway, "Natural Hot Spring Kakitsubata" features a wide variety of bathing options, including open-air baths with free-flowing hot spring water, a mildly carbonated bath at a low temperature, electric massage baths, esthetic baths, and soothing tubs. The facility also offers saunas and a stone sauna (ganbanyoku). The natural hot spring water, drawn from approximately 1,200 meters underground, is a mildly alkaline chloride spring known for its excellent properties - it absorbs easily into the skin, helps retain body warmth after bathing, and is effective for dry skin and sensitivity to cold. With a range of relaxation spaces, the facility provides a comfortable experience for solo visitors and families alike, making it easy to spend a full day in comfort.
ミフネテラス
Mifune Terrace, conveniently located about 5 minutes by car from Mifune IC on the Kyushu Expressway, is a complex facility where you can refresh your mind and body, combining a hot spring, sauna, cafe, izakaya, and hotel. The hot spring "Yugetsu" has a large bath, an open-air bath, and 3 saunas that are perfect for sauna lovers, and the bedrock bath "Hoshi" has a planetarium. Equipped with a cafe, a large izakaya, and a hotel with a panoramic view of the night view of Mifune-cho, you can spend a luxurious time there after enjoying the hot springs or having a meal. There are also meeting rooms and working spaces available for rent, making it popular for sightseeing and business use.
野天湯元 湯快爽快『湯けむり横丁』・おおみや・
Located in Mihashi, Nishi Ward, Saitama City, Saitama, this day-use hot spring facility offers hot springs, dining, and relaxation in one extended-stay setting. Designed to recreate the atmosphere of a Showa-era hot spring town, it brings the feeling of a short getaway within the city. A particular highlight is the privately sourced "Saitama Mihashi Onsen," drawn from a depth of about 1,500 meters, known for its gentle feel on the skin and deep warmth. The spacious interior features a variety of baths, creating the atmosphere of visiting multiple hot springs. With a retro ambiance, the facility offers plenty to see as you walk around and is highly photogenic, making it an entertainment-rich destination for a wide range of generations.
やまなみの湯
"Yamanami-no-Yu" is a large day-trip hot spring facility located on the banks of the Kamanashi-gawa River in western Yamanashi . Situated within "Yamanami Fureai Park"—which also features a pool, park, and tennis courts available for all ages—you can enjoy a mix of playful activities and relaxing hot spring baths at your leisure. Known as "Hot springs for beautiful skin" due to their excellent heat retention and skin-enhancing properties, the facility offers 11 types of baths, including an open-air bath, as well as a sauna, ensuring a peaceful environment to unwind.
スパリゾート雄琴あがりゃんせ
This day-trip hot spring facility on the shores of Lake Biwa features hot springs from two private sources. Guests can enjoy an indoor bath, a spacious open-air bath with Shigaraki-ware pot baths, a bedrock bath, a sauna, and a footbath. The deep-water bath is also a popular highlight. Beyond hot springs, the facility offers Japanese, grilled meat, and Italian restaurants, a theater with free popular plays, and a manga and magazine corner for all-day enjoyment. A free shuttle bus from JR Ogoto Onsen Station and Hieizan Sakamoto Station ensures easy access, making it a perfect stop to relax after leisure activities.
サウナコタンサッポロ
"Sauna Cotan Sapporo" is located approximately a 6-minute drive from the "Daiwa House Premist Dome" in Toyohira Ward, Sapporo. Its name combines the Finnish word kota, meaning "Hut," and the Ainu word kotan, meaning "Village." This auto-loyly sauna is supervised by a board member of the Japan Sauna Society. The men’s sauna features brick walls reminiscent of a Scandinavian sauna hut, while the women’s sauna has benches encircling a stove, evoking the feeling of a bonfire in a Finnish forest. Both settings recreate the atmosphere of Northern Europe. From first-time visitors to seasoned sauna enthusiasts, all can enjoy a soothing "Totonou" experience (deeply calming sensation after a sauna).