Recommended by locals! 10 "Okayama Prefecture's best day-trip hot springs and sauna"

Okayama Prefecture Tourism Official Website

• Table of Contents
• 1. Takebe Yawata Onsen (Okayama City)
• 2. Okayama Miyabi Onsen Big Family Hot Spring (Okayama City)
• 3. Koraku Onsen Honoka no Yu (Okayama City)
• 4. Setouchi Onsen Setouchi(Tamano City)
• 5. Wake Ugaidani Onsen (Wake Town)
• 6. RA-KU-RA (Kurashiki City)
• 7. Niimi Chiya Onsen Ibuki no Sato (Niimi City)
• 8. Yunogo Sagi Onsenkan (Mimasaka City)
• 9. Okutsu Onsen Hanabijin no Sato (Kagamino Town)
• 10. Notoro Onsen Tenku no Yu (Kagamino Town)
• There's more! Comments from Okayama residents
• MAP of the facilities introduced

1. Takebe Yawata Onsen (Okayama City)

[Takebe Yawata Onsen]

Address: 510-1 Takebekami, Kita Ward Okayama Prefecture , Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 086-722-2513

Business hours: 10:00-21:00 (last entry 20:30)

Closed: Irregular holidays

Parking: Available

●It's just under an hour from Okayama City. It's nice to take a walk along the river while watching the trains on the Tsuyama, and then relax in the hot springs. There is also a free foot bath. (40s/male/office worker)

●There are several lukewarm hot springs. The water is lukewarm, so you can go with friends and chat for a long time while soaking in the water! There is also an open-air bath. I'm happy that the water is directly drawn from the source! (60s/female/office worker)

Takebe Yahata Onsen

709-3142 510-1 Takebe-kami, Takebe-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama...

This is a public hot spring facility that takes advantage of the view of the clear Asahi River and the mountain range rich in nature. This simple alkaline hot spring is said to be effective in treating various symptoms such as neuralgia and fatigue recovery. We also have a hot spring bath, an open-air bath, a private family bath, and a sauna room. The footbath at the entrance of the facility can be used free of charge.

2. Okayama Miyabi Onsen Big Family Hot Spring (Okayama City)

[Okayama Miyabi Onsen Big Family Hot Spring]

Address: 197-1 Kume, Kita-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

TEL: 0570-012-026

Business hours: 7:00-23:00 (last entry 22:00)

*Bathroom use is until 22:45

Closed: None

Parking: Available

●It's convenient because it's open from 7am. There are various types of bathtubs, and the open-air bath is spacious and comfortable. The parking lot is also very spacious. It's the only day-trip hot spring in Okayama prefecture that also has a gym and a pool! (50s/male/office worker)

●It's located in Okayama City, so transportation is convenient, there are many types of bathtubs, you can use it from the morning, and the price is great. I especially find the massage with the water pressure of the sitting bath blissful when I have muscle pain. (Male, 60s, self-employed)

Okayama Miyabi Onsen Big Family Hot Spring | Official website

3. Koraku Onsen Honoka no Yu (Okayama City)

[Koraku Onsen Honoka no Yu]

Address: 6-27 Okayama Prefecture, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 086-236-1126

Business hours: 10:00-24:00 (last entry 23:30)

Closed: 2nd Tuesday of every month (except August and December)

Parking: Available

●There is a hydrogen sauna, where hydrogen is sprayed out at the appointed time. The sauna is spacious, and after the cold bath you can stretch your legs out in a reclining chair and lie down, which is a great environment to get your blood circulating. There are many types of baths, so you can relax and refresh yourself. (50s/female/office worker)

●There are multiple hot springs and the sauna is spacious! (30s/male/office worker)

Koraku Onsen Honoka no Yu | Official website

4. Setouchi Onsen Setouchi(Tamano City)

[Setouchi Hot Springs Tamanoyu]

Address: 1-1-11 Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture Chikko

TEL: 0863-31-1526

Business hours: 10:00-22:00 (last entry 21:00)

Closed: 3rd Tuesday of every month (or the following day if Tuesday is a public holiday)

Parking: Available

●The impressive structure from the entrance gets you excited. The overall structure is like that of a long-established inn, and the meals served at the attached restaurant are like dinner at a ryokan, with a wide variety of dishes and very delicious. The bath is a spacious open-air bath, which creates a great atmosphere when you bathe in the evening. There are plenty of rest areas and drinks available after the bath, so you can relax all day. The bath fee is a little on the high side, and there are few children, so the clientele is good, and it's also great that you can relax quietly. (40s/male/office worker)

●There are two types of open-air baths, and my recommendation is the Tanada no Yu. It's a luxury to bathe in a hot spring while gazing at the beauty of the Setouchi's many islands. You can leisurely watch the ferries sailing along the coast, or enjoy the lights of distant islands while gazing at the starry sky. It's nice that you can choose where to rest, either in a reclining chair or where you can lie down completely. You can also enjoy seafood from the Seto Naikai for your meals. Many years have passed since the facility was built, but the cleanliness doesn't show it at all. It's a hot spring that I've been going to for many years. (40s/female/civil servant)

Seto Inland Sea Hot Springs Tamanoyu

706-0002 1-1-11 Chikko, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture

This popular day-trip hot spring facility has a calm, adult atmosphere reminiscent of an old-style Japanese house, and you can spend the whole day in the large public bath and facilities. In addition to the many baths available, such as the salt sauna, loyly sauna, and terraced rice field bath, you can also enjoy a rock sauna, restaurant, enzyme bath, massage, and exfoliation. Right in front of the facility is the UNO HOTEL, as well as the Seto Inland Sea Onsen Tamanoyu Campsite, where you can also enjoy glamping.

5. Wake Ugaidani Onsen (Wake Town)

[Wake Ugaidani Onsen]

Address: 666-1 Hara , Wake-cho , Wake Town gun, Okayama Prefecture Wake County

TEL: 0869-92-9001

Business hours: 9:00-22:00 (last entry 21:00)

Closed: None

Parking: Available

●The road runs along the river, so the scenery along the way is very beautiful. The garden-style open-air bath is very tasteful and soothes both body and mind. The view from the restaurant is also outstanding. You can rent a bicycle and ride along the scenic river, or take a Wake bus for sightseeing. There is a free bus from JR Wake Station on weekends and holidays, so it is very convenient. I hope many people will enjoy Wake Ugaidani Onsen, which I love! (50s/female/office worker)

●The garden of the hot spring facility is beautiful, the hot spring is pleasant, and the outdoor open-air bath is also nice, so you can relax and take a bath. (Woman in her 60s/Part-time worker)

Wake Ugaidani Onsen

709-0452 666-1 Masubara, Wake-cho, Wake-gun, Okayama Prefecture

It is a simple alkaline hot spring with a water flow of 150 tons per day and a pH of 9.5. It contains sulfur and is said to be effective against neuralgia, arthritis, muscle pain, etc., and is widely used in care activities and other areas. The spring quality also contains sulfur, which is said to be good for beauty. There are also plenty of facilities such as restaurants, cafes, ramen houses, multipurpose halls, indoor heated pools, outdoor tennis courts, and indoor gateball fields. You can also stay overnight.

6. RA-KU-RA (Kurashiki City)

[RA-KU-RA]

Location: Kurashiki Station Hotel, 2-8-1 Achi, Kurashiki City , Okayama Prefecture , 1st basement floor

TEL: 086-425-2525 (Kurashiki Station Hotel)

Business hours: 5:00-9:00, 15:00-24:00

Closed: None

Parking: None

●A new spa that opened recently. It's conveniently located near Kurashiki Station, so it's easy to get to. It's on the first basement floor of the hotel, but since it's an old hotel, I didn't have high expectations when I went there, but I was "surprised." It's so clean. There is one large bath for both men and women, a sauna, a rather large and deep cold bath, and a relaxation space. Since it's on the first basement floor, there's no outside air, but you can relax with the air conditioning. (50s/female/office worker)

●It's new and very clean. The rest area after using the sauna is stylish. After purchasing a ticket from the vending machine on the 5th floor, you can take a bath and go home without any stress. (30s/male/office worker)

Kurashiki Station Hotel | Official website

7. Niimi Chiya Onsen Ibuki no Sato (Niimi City)

[Niimi Chiya Onsen Ibuki no Sato]

Address: 1336-5 Chiyahanami , Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 0867-77-2020

Business hours: 11:00-21:00 (last admission 20:00)

Closed: Tuesdays (may be open on Tuesdays. Check the official website for details)

Parking: Available

●Beautiful skin baths. You'll feel the benefits when you take a bath! The open-air baths are surrounded by nature, so they feel great. (40s/Female/Other)

●When I visited at the end of March last year, I was surprised to see a blanket of snow. That made the view while bathing in the hot springs even more special. The hot spring water was soft, and it felt so smooth on the skin. From the spacious open-air bath, you could see the tranquil mountain scenery, and I was able to relax in the clear air. There is also a sauna and jacuzzi, so you can enjoy them however you like. I was able to spend an unexpectedly luxurious time. (40s/male/office worker)

Niimichiya Onsen Ibuki no Sato

718-0104 1336-5 Chiyahanami, Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture

Niimi Chiya Onsen Ibuki no Sato, located in the northernmost part of Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture, on the border with Tottori Prefecture, has installed a biomass boiler that uses wood chips as fuel, installed LED lighting throughout the building, and renovated its air conditioning equipment. You can soothe your tiredness in the spacious bathroom, abundant hot water, and a variety of baths including an open-air bath. The quality of the hot spring water contains a lot of hydrogen carbonate ions, and it is said to be a ``hot spring for beautiful skin'' because it leaves your skin smooth after bathing. The LED lighting in the building illuminates the wood-covered ceiling even more beautifully, and the spacious rest area provides a space where you can relax and soothe your mind and body. At the restaurant, you can enjoy the rare brand of Japanese beef "Chiya beef" at a reasonable price during lunch time, as well as kaiseki-style meals such as yakiniku and sukiyaki.

8. Yunogo Sagi Onsenkan (Mimasaka City)

[Yunogo Sagi Onsenkan]

Address: 595-1 Yunogo , Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 0868-72-0279

Opening hours: Large bath: 8:00-21:00 (last entry 20:20), Family bath: 9:00-21:00 (last entry 19:45), Day break: 9:00-19:00

Regular holiday: 2nd Wednesday (next day if Wednesday is a public holiday) *1st Wednesday in August only

Parking: Available

●The reason I recommend it is that it has a private family bath. There are five family baths with different materials, as well as an open-air bath and a wheelchair accessible bath. The price is 4,000 to 5,000 yen per hour. It is perfect for people who are worried about bathing with others after the COVID-19 pandemic, but still want to enjoy hot springs. I also want to take a bath in a hot spring, but I am nearsighted, so public baths are a bit too safe for my feet... so I am very satisfied with this family bath. In addition, there is a discount on the large bath fee at the JAF preferential facility. There is also a foot bath outside the building that anyone can enjoy for free. The water at Yunogo Onsen is cooler than other hot springs, so it is also recommended for young children's first hot spring experience. In addition, there is a Mimasaka Farm Cafe nearby where you can enjoy fresh strawberry desserts, so it is a hot spring that meets the needs of various age groups, so I recommend it. (50s / Female / Full-time housewife)

●This is a day-trip bathing facility located in the middle of Yunogo Onsen town, and is also the source of Yunogo Onsen. You can enjoy the skin-beautifying hot springs even if you don't stay the night! And the staff are all very warm and friendly. (40s/female/office worker)

Yunogo Sagi Onsenkan

707-0062 595-1 Yunogo , Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture

This is the original hot spring of Yunogo Onsen, one of the three Yunogo Onsen in Mimasaka, and is known nationwide as the "Horse Hot Spring" because it is said to have been discovered by the monk Ennin when he saw a heron healing its wounded leg here. It has been popular as a healing hot spring (therapeutic hot spring) since the Meiji period.

9. Okutsu Onsen Hanabijin no Sato (Kagamino Town)

[Okutsu Onsen Hanabijin Village]

Location: 261 Kawanishi , Kagamino-cho , Kagamino Town gun, Okayama Prefecture Tomata County

TEL: 0868-52-0788

Business hours: 10:00-19:00 (last admission 18:00)

Closed: Thursdays and Fridays

Parking: Available

●The quality of the spring water is outstanding. It leaves my skin moist and radiant. (50s/female/self-employed)

●There are many baths, including sauna, jacuzzis, and warm baths, so you can relax and enjoy yourself. (Male, 20s, office worker)

●The interior is unique, and although it has the atmosphere of a lodging facility, the bathing fee is normal. The bath and facilities are clean. (50s/Male/Part-time worker)

Okutsu Onsen Flower Beauty Village

708-0504 261 Okutsukawa Nishi, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama Prefe...

A day-trip hot spring facility located in the center of Okutsu Onsen, one of the three Mimasaka hot springs. The large public bath has a jet bath, open-air bath, sauna, etc., and the family bath (1,500 yen per hour, bathing fee not included) is also popular. There is also a shop attached.

10. Notoro Onsen Tenku no Yu (Kagamino Town)

[Notoro Onsen Tenku no Yu]

Address: 2091-10 Tominishiya, Kagamino Town -gun, Tomata County Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 0867-57-2006

Opening hours: April to November 10:00-20:00, December to March 11:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)

Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)

Parking: Available

●Because it is located at a high altitude, you can relax and enjoy it even in the summer. There are not many customers. (Male, 50s, office worker)

●You can see the mountain top from the same perspective while taking a bath in the open-air bath, and you can enjoy different scenery depending on the season, which is very relaxing. There is also a medicinal bath in the waterfall bath. (60s/female/unemployed)

Notoro Onsen Tenku no Yu

708-0701 2091-10 Tominishidani, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama Pref...

Located in a mountainous area at an altitude of 700m, this is the highest hot spring in Okayama Prefecture that uses environmentally friendly natural energy (solar heat). While taking a bath in the spacious open-air bath, you can enjoy the panoramic scenery of each season, and at night you can see the breathtaking starry sky. Set meals using local wild vegetables and Kagamino-cho's specialty amago (locally known as flounder) are popular, and are said to be simple and delicious.

There's more! Comments from Okayama residents

[Okayama Momotaro Hot Springs]

Address: 2915-1 Musa, Kita-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

Okayama Momotaro Onsen｜Official website

●It's a natural hot spring and has a sulfur smell, but it leaves your skin smooth and your body stays warm even after you leave. The open-air bath is spacious and comfortable with plenty of hot spring water. (40s/female/office worker)

Okayama Momotaro Onsen｜Official website

[Momotaro Onsen Ichiyukan]

Address: 2640-8 Okayama Prefecture, Kita-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Kita Ward

Momotaro Onsen Ichiyukan｜Official website

●The water flows directly from the source and is reasonably priced. You can relax in the open-air bath. The other day, I was soaking in the hot water while watching the snow fall. (Male, 60s, office worker)

Momotaro Onsen Ichiyukan｜Official website

[Takaharu Onsen Sea of ​​Clouds]

Address: 1735 Kaminoyama , Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture

Oashi Takaharu Onsen Sea of ​​Clouds | Official website

●The water is incredibly smooth, and even after a while my body feels warm, so my skin feels great the next day. (40s/female/office worker)

Oashi Takaharu Onsen Sea of ​​Clouds | Official Site

[Hiruzen Hiruzen Takaharu , a relaxing Tsu resort]

Address: 1080-1 Hiruzen Hiruzen , Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture

Hiruzen's relaxing Tsu Takaharu ｜Official website

●The hot spring is heated with firewood. You can relax with the scent of firewood in the air. When you step outside after the bath, the cool breeze of the Tsu Takaharu gently cools down your body that has become hot from the hot spring. (Over 70s/Male/Unemployed)

Hiruzen Calm Hot Spring Tsuguro Kogenso

717-0513 1080-1 Hiruzen Shimowa, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture

A hot spring facility located at the northern tip of Okayama Prefecture, on the border with Tottori Prefecture. This is an inn where you can enjoy nature to the fullest, preserving the original scenery of a rural village, where you can hear the breath of nature such as the clear flow of a river and the chirping of small birds.

[Yunogo Grand Hotel]

Address: 581-2 Yunogo , Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture

Yunogo Grand Hotel | Official website

● The sauna is small, but it has a loyly function and feels great. They offer a lunch and hot spring set, so you can feel refreshed at a reasonable price. (50s/female/part-time worker)

Yunogo Grand Hotel | Official website

[Setogawa Onsen]

Address: 425-9 Teramoto, Kagamino Town gun, Okayama Prefecture Tomata County

Setogawa Onsen｜Official website

●It's slippery and not a big facility, so it's a relaxing place. There is a rock bath, beauty treatment, body scrub, sauna, and a rest room. (50s/female/civil servant)

Setogawa Onsen｜Official website

MAP of the facilities introduced

MAP of the facilities introduced