Onsen | 白浜温泉紀州半島

Shirahama Onsen, one of Japan's three ancient hot springs.
Savour to your heart's content the Yuzaki source waters, handed down since the age of the Man'yo poets.

Natural Hot Spring

The blessing of a source nurtured through the ages

Shirahama Onsen is a hot spring of distinguished heritage, cherished by people for around 1,300 years. Here we draw upon the Yuzaki source, handed down since the Man’yo era, to offer you time in the bath in which to forget the everyday and let body and mind relax.

The waters of Yuzaki are so ancient that they appear even in the Nihon Shoki, and since long ago they have been loved by imperial and noble visitors alike. At our inn we add no water, do not recirculate or filter, and provide the source water, rich in mineral bloom, by natural flow.

A gentle touch upon the skin, and a warmth that lingers long after the bath, are gifts only a true source can bestow. Please take your time to experience the power of this “source water,” nurtured through the ages.

Private Bath

A private hot spring to enjoy without a care for others

Even if the children grow lively or things become a little boisterous, there is no need to worry. You can enjoy the hot spring in a space for your family alone, without any concern for those around you.

Please relax to your heart’s content in a private bath designed with privacy in mind, one that families with small children and elderly guests can use with complete peace of mind.

Efficacy

The benefits of the waters

The gentle waters of Shirahama Onsen not only warm the body but have long been treasured as a hot spring said to offer the beauty-enhancing effects so welcome to women. Surrendering yourself to the water promotes circulation and works gently upon poor circulation and other concerns particular to women.

Another feature is the moisturising and heat-retaining effect that keeps the skin supple even after bathing, leaving it smooth and softly hydrated. It is also recommended for the drier seasons and for those whose skin readily shows the fatigue of daily life.

Hot Spring Analysis

Hot Spring Name	Miyuki Onsen (Yuzaki Onsen Kanko Co., Ltd.)
Source Location	2993 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun
Water Quality	Sodium chloride spring
Spring Temperature	Source 78.6°C
Indications	[Bathing] Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive disorders, haemorrhoids, poor circulation, convalescence, recovery from fatigue, health promotion, cuts, burns, chronic skin conditions, weak constitution in children, chronic gynaecological complaints [Drinking] Chronic digestive disorders, chronic constipation
Contraindications	[Bathing] Acute illness (especially when a fever is present), active tuberculosis, malignant tumours, serious heart disease, respiratory failure, renal failure, haemorrhagic disorders, severe anaemia, other conditions generally in an advancing state, and pregnancy (especially early and late) [Drinking] Kidney disease, hypertension, and other conditions generally accompanied by oedema

Notes on Using the Private Baths

Private bath hours are from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Reservations are accepted only on the day of your stay. Please let the front desk know your preferred time slot at check-in (advance reservations are not accepted).
We do not have a large public bath or sauna.
As we have several private baths, you can rest assured that they will always be available.

For Families

Making your family's hot spring time even more reassuring

On a hot spring trip with a baby or small child, bathing time often brings its own worries. To make bathing with your child a little more comfortable, we offer the loan of baby chairs and baby bathtubs.

May the time your family spends enjoying Shirahama Onsen become a warm and reassuring memory of your journey. Details of the support available for guests travelling with small children can be found on our dedicated page.

For Guests with Babies & Young Children

Reservation

Booking directly on our official site is the best value.
Check availability and make your reservation here.

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