Nanki Shirahama Onsen has a history of more than 1,350 years.
It is known as one of the three oldest hot spring areas in Japan, and the time-honored hot spring appeared in Nihon Shoki and Manyoshu (Japanese books written in the 7th or 8th century) as "Muro-no-yu" and "Ki-no-yu."

Isobe-no-yu Matsukaze

Matsukaze is a Japanese-style bath with warm wooden features. Mist saunas, massage waterfalls, lay-down baths and air bubble baths are also available.

Hours
Men: 15:00 - 1:00 / Women: 5:00 - 9:00 (alternately used by men and women)
  • Isobe-no-yu Matsukaze: Large communal bathLarge communal bath
  • Isobe-no-yu Matsukaze: Open-air bathOpen-air bath

Chobo-no-yu Shiokaze

Shiokaze is located on the second floor, overlooking the beautiful Shirarahama Beach. Mist saunas, lay-down baths and bubble baths are also available.

Hours
Women: 15:00 - 1:00 / Men: 5:00 - 9:00 (alternately used by men and women)
  • Chobo-no-yu Shiokaze: Large communal bathLarge communal bath
  • Chobo-no-yu Shiokaze: Open-air bathOpen-air bath

Family bath

Family bath

The private family bath is recommended for those who wish to leisurely enjoy hot springs with their family, someone special or friends (free-flowing water).

Advanced reservations only

Those wishing to use the private bath are kindly requested to ask the clerk at the time of booking or check-in. (In the case of online reservations, please write your request along with preferred time in the remarks column)

  • 1 hour per group
  • Available time (start time) 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 8:00 next morning

Spring quality/benefits

Spring quality Strong sodium chloride spring
Benefits Relief of arteriosclerosis, fatigue and feminine ailments
Hours 15：00 - 25：00, 5：00 - 9：00
Types of bath Large communal bath (Matsukaze, Shiokaze), open-air bath (Matsukaze, Shiokaze), private bath, mist sauna
Bathhouse features Hair drier, body soap, rinse in shampoo, razor, shower cap, comb, towel, bath towel, toothbrush set*, Japanese bathrobe*
*…guest room features
Changing room for the large communal bath on the second floor
Changing room for the large communal bath on the second floorChanging room for the large communal bath on the second floor

Bathing tips at Shirahama-Spa

  1. Rest for more than 30 minutes before bathing.
  2. Throw/pour hot water onto your body before slowly immersing yourself up to your shoulders.
  3. After warming up, slowly move your hands and legs in the hot water.
    (Do not soak too long or move to such an extent that you are out of breath)
  4. Do not take a long shower after getting out of the bath. *Rest for more than 60 minutes.

After the bath, spring constituents on your skin are absorbed into the body and do their work. To gain their full benefits, do not take a long shower.

Towels, bath towels and plastic bags are available at large communal baths.

*Although secure lockers are available in the changing room, it is advisable to deposit your valuables with the front desk.

Wooden ticket for the Nanki Shirahama hot spring tour

Wooden ticket for the Nanki Shirahama hot spring tour

A wooden ticket for touring three facilities of 16 hotels and inns belonging to the Shirahama Onsen Ryokan Association in Nanki Shirahama. Tickets are sold for 1,300 yen (including tax) at the hotel's front desk. It also makes a nice keepsake.