Minatoyama Onsen

What it is

• A day-trip hot spring facility with no lodging options available.
• The current facility has been in operation since 1938.
• All bathtubs use 100 percent free-flowing spring water.
• The water contains carbon dioxide, sodium, calcium, bicarbonate, chloride, and small amounts of arsenic.

What to see

• Five types of baths featuring different water temperatures for visitors.
• A gas steam boiler used to heat the natural 28 degree Celsius spring water.

When to go

• The facility is open daily from 5:00 until 23:30.

Getting there

• Located a five-minute walk from the Hirano bus stop.
• Free parking is available on-site for up to 20 cars.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.