Kada Awashima Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring resort area located along the Kitan Strait and Kada Bay.
• The spring water contains hydrogen carbonate and sodium chloride for therapeutic bathing.
• Approximately six hotels and traditional inns operate within the local area.
• The colorless and transparent source water reaches a temperature of 25.5 degrees Celsius.

What to see

• Awashima Shrine is located in the immediate vicinity of the hot spring area.
• Views of Tomogashima island are visible to the west of the coastline.
• Day-trip bathing facilities are available at several local inns during the daytime.

When to go

• The Doll Floating festival takes place annually on March 3rd.

Getting there

• Kada Station on the Nankai Railway is located one kilometer from the site.
• The area is situated 18 kilometers from the Wakayama Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.