Hot Spring / Hot Spring Bath Spots in Wakayama Area

  • Natural Onsen Kumano no Sato
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Ichinono 3917
    This hot spring is located approximately 15 minutes by car from the JR Kii-Katsuura Station. The building is situated near Kumano Nachi Taisha, alongside Nachi River, which runs beside Prefectural Route 46. The first floor is home to Kumano Food Factory's direct sales store, Kamasen, and the second floor houses Kumano no Sato day-use hot spring. It is an alkaline simple spring, which is said to be effective for nerve pain, muscle soreness, joint pain, etc. In addition to the bathhouse, visitors can also enjoy the outdoor bath and family bath.
  • Taki-no-yu
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Tsukiji
    This footbath is located on the right-hand side, immediately outside the JR Kii-Katsuura Station. It is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and one of its most attractive features is that one can easily relax in it while waiting for a bus or a train to arrive. The footbath has constantly free flowing spring water, and is a great way to relieve the fatigue of travel in a short time. It is also very popular with tourists. The wooden station house-like building is very noticeable, and there are benches in front of the building which can be used to take a short break. It is one of the three footbaths in Katsuura.
  • Umi-no-yu
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Tsukiji
    This footbath is located approximately a three-minute walk from the JR Kii-Katsuura Station. It is situated next to Nigiwai Market, in Katsuura Fishing Port. The station house-like building with its emerald green roof is very noticeable, and one of its most attractive features is that visitors can bathe their feet while looking out towards the fishing port and the surrounding sea. The seating is made from Kishu wood, and around 25 people can sit at the footbath at once. The footbath is open every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. It is one of the three footbaths in Katsuura.
  • Kawayu Onsen
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    4.5
    137 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi Hongucho Kawayu

    Kawayu onsen is a small onsen town in the Kumano Kodo area. The main feature is the open air hot springs that are formed by a natural pool in the river. You can soak with the hot spring bubbles and...

  • Saki no Yu Open-Air Bath
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    4.5
    145 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Nishimuro-gun Shirahamacho 1688

    Originally planned to go evening but went morning instead. It is located off the main road at the seaside. Parking is available and a lady came to our reception and is exceptionally friendly. She...

  • Katsuragi Onsen Hachi Kaze no Yu
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    4.0
    32 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Ito-gun Katsuragicho Saya 702

    日帰りは1000円と高いように思いますが、タオル、バスタオル、館内着込みなので、温泉に入って満足すると言うより、温泉に入り、館内着でくつろぎ、食事するという1日中まったりしたい人向け。 源泉がいくつもあるのは嬉しいが露天風呂内にいすが少なく、のぼせたときに休憩がしにくいのは難点。 ナビによっては裏手にある駐車場に誘導されるので事前に地図を確認した方が良い

  • Nanki Shirahama Onsen
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Nishimuro-gun Shirahamacho
    A hot spring district which was discovered over 1,300 years ago and which is considered one of Japan's three greatest ancient hot spring sites. Also noted in the ancient Man'yoshu and the Nihon Shoki, records state that many nobles and members of the Imperial Family, such as Empress Saimei and Emperor Monmu, bathed here. One of the highlights of this hot spring district is its location, which offers a commanding view of beautiful white sand beach and vast blue ocean, and the area bustles with tourists and hot spring-lovers particularly during swimming season. hydrogen carbonate springs, chloride spring, and sulfur springs are found in the area, differing by location and facility, and visitors can also enjoy bathing in and comparing their varying qualities.
  • Fukuro no Yu
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    4.5
    6 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Wakayama-shi Honmachi 2-chome 1

    果物が豊富な和歌山らしく、季節のフルーツカクテルのお店。アルコールがダメな人にはノンアルで作ってくれます。食事のメニューもあるので、ガッツリでなければ、気軽に1次会から使っても◎。栄養不足のときはお野菜入りのカクテルもおすすめです。

  • Yuri no Yama Onsen
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    4.5
    4 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Hashinokawa 481

    紀伊勝浦近くにある、日帰り入浴施設。駐車場は広くとられています。38度くらいのぬる湯が大量にかけ流しされており、素晴らしい温泉です。ややぬるぬる感があり、お湯が肌をはじく感じがあります。飲泉可能で、20リットルほどが100円で、温泉スタンドが設置されています。アルカリ性単純泉。入浴料300円。

  • Jinzu Onsen
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    4.0
    4 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Kinokawa-shi Jinzu 150-1

    毎月26日は、お風呂の日として、入館料700円のところ、550円と安くなります。温泉に入ると、肌がスベスベになります。

  • Nanki Katsuura Onsen
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho
    A hot spring district situated along the sea at the foot of Mt. Nachi registered as part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range World Heritage Site. Notable for its over 100 source springs and abundant volume of piping hot water, in 2014 the area was designated the Nanki Kumano Geopark. Hotel Urashima's Boukido Cave is a large hot spring bath facility housed inside a natural cave carved out by the raging waves of the Kumano Sea. The Hotel Nakanoshima's Kishu Chomon no Yu is a seaside outdoor bath from which bathers can enjoy watching the waves break right before their eyes. There are many renowned baths carved out by Mother Nature herself here, and Kii-Katsuura Station's strolling garden is dotted with footbaths.
  • Nyu Yamasemi no Go Onsen Kan
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    4.5
    2 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi Ryujinmura

    レストハウスのおばさんたちはとても親切 建物も綺麗 私はバスで行ったので実際に運転はしていませんが、キャンプ場までの道のりは道路が細く、ちょっと怖いかもしれません。 泉質もバッチグーです。

  • Wataze Onsen
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi Hongucho Wataze 45-1
    This hot spring district situated along the Yomura River in Wakayama Prefecture was first developed between 1965 and 1974, making it a relatively new one. The district is known for having the largest outdoor bath in Western Japan, as well as its private reservable outdoor baths for families. Situated in a naturally beautiful area with fishing and river sports, visitors can also enjoy staying in a bungalow, or camping. The waters of the area's sodium chloride hydrogen carbonate springs (chloride springs) are said to treat such ailments as rheumatism, nerve illnesses, and wounds. Drinking them is also purported to have such health benefits as alleviating chronic digestive diseases, diabetes, and gout. There are a variety of bathing facilities to be found here, including cascading shower baths and jacuzzis, and visitors can enjoy choosing as suits their interests.
  • Ebine Onsen
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Nishimuro-gun Shirahamacho Mukaidaira
  • Nakatsu Onsen Ayame no Yu Narutaki
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    5.0
    1 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Hidaka-gun Hidakagawacho Takatsuo 852-1

    2階に大浴場があります。肌がツルツルして温泉らしい温泉と思いました。露天風呂から眼下に広がる川と目の前の山の景色が最高です。

  • Hidakagunhidakagawa Machimiyamaryoyo Onsen Tate
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Pref. Hidakagunhidakagawachou Ubuyugawa 1587

    名前が仰々しくこれまで素通りしていましたが、きのくに中津荘の無料クーポンを利用して行ってきました。内湯1つのシンプルな日帰り温泉施設です。 施設の近くにキャンプ場があるため、夏場の土日は混雑と施設の方がコメントしていましたが、訪問時は平日のためほぼ貸切状態でゆっくり入浴できました。場所が若干不便なため穴場かと思いますが、露天もなく景観もイマイチでした。

  • Ryujin Hot spring village
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi Ryujinmura Ryujin , Ryujinmura Komatagawa , Ryujinmura , Ryujinmura
    A quiet hot spring district sprawling amidst mountains along the Hidaka River. Together with Kawanaka Onsen in Gunma Prefecture and Yunokawa Onsen in Shimane Prefecture, this district is considered one of Japan's three great skin beautifying hot spring villages. Discovered by the great monk Kobo Daishi, founder of Shingon Buddhism, this ancient and history-leaden hot spring destination was used by the lords of the Kii Province Tokugawa clan in the Edo period. The area's hydrogen carbonate springs (alkaline springs) are characterized by their soft, velvety feel and are renowned for giving bathers smooth, moisturized skin. These waters are also said to have powerful warmth retaining qualities and aid in recovery from fatigue, help alleviate sensitivity to cold and stiff shoulders, and prevent post-bath chills.
  • Wakanoura Onsen
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Pref. Wakayamashi Shinwakaura 2-10
    A hot spring hotel situated amidst picturesque scenery in the suburb of Wakayama City, here visitors can enjoy a relaxing hot spring soak and take in gorgeous views. The area came to be called Wakanoura based on a poem by Man'yoshu poet Yamabe no Akahito; the Man'yo no Komichi (Man'yo Lane), located in nearby Kataonami Park, is dotted with stone monuments inscribed with poems connected to the area. The waters of the hotel's chloride spring are said to treat such ailments as nerve pain, muscle soreness, women's diseases, sensitivity to cold, and skin diseases. The hotel's bathhouse facilities are open to non-guests, as well, and both those using the hotel as a base for area sightseeing and those merely passing through the area can enjoy the soothing hot spring waters. There are many famous sightseeing destinations in the area, including Kataonami Park, inside of which is a museum dedicated to the ancient Man'yoshu poetry anthology; the cape of Saikazaki, a specially designated region of Setonaikai National Park; and the Kuroshio Market, a working market which recreates the feel of a late 50s-early60s Japanese shopping arcade.
  • Mezame Onsen
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuuracho Ugui
    A hot spring bathing facility located inside Nanki Katsuura Kyukamura, a resort where visitors can enjoy picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean along with tuna and other tasty Nachi delights. The waters of the sodium chloride spring are said to treat such ailments as burns, muscle soreness, nerve pain, fatigue, skin diseases, women's diseases, and sensitivity to cold. The facility's highly popular baths include a rock bath with a sweeping view of the Kumano Sea; a porcelain bath constantly replenished with hot spring water kakenagashi style; and a silken skin bath which gently massages the whole body using minute bubbles. There are lodging and money-saving plans available and the bathing facilities are also open to non-guests. From late April to late September, visitors can reserve a whale watching tour and see pods of sperm whales and dolphins in the Kumano Sea. Visitors can also take a cruise and tour the Ki-no-Matsushima Islands in the outlying waters of Katsuura Bay.
  • Kawayu Onsen
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi Hongucho Kawayu
    A hot spring area famous for the Sennin Buro, a natural outdoor hot spring bath only open from December to February. Piping hot 70° C water wells forth endlessly from a sodium-hydrogen carbonate, chloride spring under the bed of the Oto River, a tributary of the Kumano River, mixing with the river water to reach just the right temperature. Visitors can also dig into the gravel to create their very own outdoor hot spring bath. Anyone can bathe in the waters but those not staying at a hotel or inn in the area should bring their own shovel. Swimsuits are required. A public bathhouse is also located nearby. The area’s hot spring waters can also be drunk, and doing so is said to treat such ailments as gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, and gout, while bathing in them is said to also alleviate diabetes as well as nerve pain.

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Wakayama prefecture unites pilgrims, food lovers, and culture buffs in a tranquil corner of Japan at the base of the Kii Peninsula. The setting for many a Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, Wakayama invites those in search of spirituality from one side of the prefecture to the other, from the 100-plus Buddhist temples of the sacred Mount Koya in the west to the inspiring temples of the Kumano Sanzan set among breathtaking nature in the east. Once the grueling hike is complete, make a beeline for Wakayama city to savor some of the country’s most delicious ramen noodles.

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