Sumoto Onsen

Hot Spring / Hot Spring Bath

Facing the sea, this hot spring district, the largest on Awaji Island, is located in an area which in ancient times prospered as a castle town of Sumoto Castle. The area's brownish simple radon spring is mildly radioactive. A new spring, it was discovered in 1993 1,300 meters below the ground near the foot of Mt. Mikuma; its piping hot 37° C waters prevent post-bath chills. The various hot spring inns and hotels in the area compete with each other, offering a variety of indoor and outdoor baths possessing scenic views of the area. The magnificent Kitan Strait seascape and the fresh seafood brought in at Awaji's fishing harbor are two of the area's biggest draws. Visitors can also enjoy a numerous marine leisure activities here such as scenic drives along the coast and sea fishing, and the area is fast gaining popularity as a resort destination for family vacations.

Spot details

Address: Hyogo
Area: Awaji Island Area
Phone: 0799255820
Water type: simple radon spring, alkaline simple springs
Temperature of spring: 34.3℃etc
property: nerve pain, muscle soreness, joint pain, aid recovery from fatigue, sensitivity to cold, Bruises, chronic digestive diseases, high blood pressure, Hemorrhoidsetc
Number of source springs: 2
Amount of water flow: 300l/min
Number of public baths: Not available
Number of day trip bathhouses: 6