" Okayama Prefecture's Best Day-Trip Hot Springs and sauna " is a collection of recommendations from Okayama locals. We'll introduce you to the hot springs and sauna you can easily visit for a day trip, including the original hot springs of famous hot springs, bathing facilities with a Toyotomi of baths and authentic sauna, and large public baths at inns and hotels, along with recommendations from locals!
2025.03.13-
Table of contents
- 1. Takebe Yawata Onsen (Okayama City)
- 2. Okayama Miyabi Onsen Daikazoku no Yu (Okayama City)
- 3. Koraku Onsen Honoka no Yu (Okayama City)
- 4. Setouchi Hot Springs Setouchi(Tamano City)
- 5. Wake Ugaidani Hot Springs (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! Recommended 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 Okayama Prefecture , Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-722-2513
Business hours: 10:00-21:00 (last admission 20:30)
Closed: Irregular holidays
Parking: Available
It's just under an hour from Okayama City. It's nice to stroll along the river while watching the trains on the Tsuyama, then relax in the hot springs. There's also a free foot bath. (Male, 40s, office worker)
●There are several lukewarm hot springs. Because the water is lukewarm, you can go with friends and chat for hours while soaking in the bath! There are also open-air baths. I love that the water is directly drawn from the source! (Woman, 60s, office worker)
2. Okayama Miyabi Onsen Daikazoku no Yu (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 admission 22:00)
*Bathroom use is until 22:45
Closed: None
Parking: Available
●It's convenient because it opens at 7am. There are various types of baths, 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! (Male, 50s, office worker)
●It's located in Okayama City, so transportation is convenient, there are many types of baths, 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)
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 admission 23:30)
Closed: Second Tuesday of every month (except August and December)
Parking: Available
●There is a hydrogen sauna, and hydrogen is sprayed out at the appointed time. The sauna is spacious, and after the cold bath you can lie down in a reclining chair with your legs stretched out, making for a great environment to get your blood circulating. There are many types of baths, so you can relax and refresh yourself. (Female, 50s, office worker)
●There are multiple hot springs and the sauna is spacious! (30s/male/office worker)
4. Setouchi Hot Springs Setouchi(Tamano City)
[Setouchi Hot Spring Tamanoyu]
Address: 1-1-11 Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture Chikko
TEL: 0863-31-1526
Business hours: 10:00-22:00 (last admission 21:00)
Closed: Third Tuesday of every month (or the following day if that Tuesday falls on a public holiday)
Parking: Available
●The impressive structure from the entrance gets you excited. The overall design is like that of a long-established inn, and the meals served at the attached restaurant are like dinner at an inn, with a wide variety of dishes and are very delicious. The bath is a spacious open-air bath, and the atmosphere is great when you take a bath at night. 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 customer base 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 soak in the hot spring while looking out at the beauty of the Setouchi's many islands. You can leisurely watch the ferry sailing along the coast, or enjoy the lights of the distant islands while gazing at the starry sky. It's nice that you can choose between a reclining chair or a place where you can lie down completely when you take a rest. You can also enjoy seafood from the Seto Naikai for meals. Although the facility has been around for many years, the cleanliness here makes it hard to tell. I've been going to this hot spring for many years. (40s/female/civil servant)
5. Wake Ugaidani Hot Springs (Wake Town)
[Wake Ugaidani Hot Springs]
Address: 666-1 Hara , Wake-cho , Wake Town gun, Okayama Prefecture Wake County
TEL: 0869-92-9001
Business hours: 9:00-22:00 (last admission 21:00)
Closed: None
Parking: Available
●The scenery along the way is beautiful as you travel along the river. 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 riverside, or take the Wake bus for sightseeing. There is a free bus from JR Wake Station on weekends and holidays, which is very convenient. I hope many people will enjoy my beloved Wake Ugaidani Onsen! (Woman, 50s, office worker)
The hot spring facility's garden is beautiful, the hot spring is pleasant, and the outdoor open-air bath is also nice, so I can relax and soak in the water. (Female, 60s, Part-time worker)
6. RA-KU-RA (Kurashiki City )
[RA-KU-RA]
Address: 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 went there without much expectation, and was pleasantly surprised. It's so clean. There is one large bath for both men and women, a sauna, a fairly 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 still relax with the air conditioning. (Female, 50s, office worker)
●It's new and very clean. The rest area after using the sauna is stylish. After purchasing a ticket from the ticket machine on the 5th floor, you can go to the bath and then go home without any stress. (30s/Male/Office worker)
7. Niimi Chiya Onsen Ibuki no Sato (Niimi City)
[Niimi Chiya Onsen Ibuki no Sato]
Address: 1336-5 Chiya Hanami , 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. This made the view while soaking in the hot springs exceptional. The hot spring water was soft, and it felt so smooth on my skin. From the spacious open-air bath, I could see the tranquil mountain scenery in its entirety, and I was able to relax in the clear air. There was also a sauna and a jacuzzi, so I could enjoy them as I pleased, and I was able to spend an unexpectedly luxurious time. (Male, office worker, 40s)
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 admission 20:20), Family bath: 9:00-21:00 (last admission 19:45), Day break: 9:00-19:00
Closed: 2nd Wednesday (next day if it is a public holiday) *1st Wednesday in August only
Parking: Available
The reason I recommend this hot spring is its private family bath. The facility features five family baths, each with a different material, as well as an open-air bath and a wheelchair-accessible bath. The price ranges from 4,000 to 5,000 yen per hour. It's perfect for those who are concerned about bathing with others amid the COVID-19 pandemic but still want to enjoy a hot spring. I also love hot springs, but I'm nearsighted, so public baths are a bit daunting due to foot safety concerns. So, I'm very happy with this family bath. It's also a JAF-rewarded facility, so you can enjoy a discount on the large bath. There's also a footbath outside the building that anyone can enjoy for free. The water at Yunogo Onsen is cooler than other hot springs, making it a great place for young children to take their first bath. The nearby Mimasaka Farm Cafe serves eye-catching fresh strawberry desserts, making it a hot spring that caters to a variety of ages. I highly recommend it. (Female, 50s, Full-time Housewife)
This is a day-trip bathing facility located in the center of Yunogo Onsen town, and is also the source of Yunogo Onsen. It's great that you can enjoy the skin-beautifying waters even if you don't stay overnight! And the staff are all very warm and welcoming. (40s/female/office worker)
9. Okutsu Onsen Hanabijin no Sato (Kagamino Town)
[Okutsu Onsen Hanabijin no Sato]
Address: 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. (Female, 50s, self-employed)
●There are plenty of sauna, jacuzzis, and lukewarm baths, so you can relax and enjoy yourself. (Male, office worker, 20s)
●The unique interior design and the atmosphere of a lodging facility are typical, but the bathing fee is normal. The bath area and facilities are clean. (Male, 50s, part-time worker)
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 to 20:00, December to March: 11:00 to 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 the baths even in the summer. There aren't many customers. (Male, office worker, 50s)
You can see the mountain peak from the same perspective as you while soaking in the open-air bath, and the scenery changes with the seasons, which is very relaxing. There is also a medicinal bath in the waterfall bath. (Woman in her 60s, unemployed)
There's more! Recommended 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, so it smells of sulfur, but it leaves your skin smooth and your body stays warm even after you get out. The open-air bath is spacious and comfortable with plenty of hot spring water. (40s/female/office worker)
[Momotaro Onsen Ichiyukan]
Address: 2640-8 Okayama Prefecture, Kita-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Kita Ward
Momotaro Onsen Ichiyukan | Official website
●The hot spring 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, office worker, 60s)
[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 stays warm and my skin feels great the next day. (40s/female/office worker)
[Hiruzen Takaharu ]
Address: 1080-1 Hiruzen Hiruzen , Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture
Hiruzen's relaxing Tsu, Tsukuro Takaharu| Official website
●The hot spring is heated with firewood. You can relax while the scent of firewood wafts through the air. When you step outside after your bath, the cool breeze from the Tsu Takaharu gently cools down your body, which has become hot from the hot spring. (Male, 70s or older, unemployed)
[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 is very comfortable. They also offer a lunch and hot spring set, so it was a very refreshing experience at a reasonable price. (Female, 50s, part-time worker)
[Setogawa Hot Springs]
Address: 425-9 Teramoto, Kagamino Town gun, Okayama Prefecture Tomata County
Setogawa Onsen | Official website
●It has a slippery feel, and it's not a large facility, so it's a relaxing place. It has a bedrock bath, beauty treatments, body scrubs, sauna, and a rest room. (Female, 50s, civil servant)
Map of the facilities introduced
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