Asahi Onsen

This is a traditional local bathhouse. Its pH is 6.8, with 780mg of dissolved substances, and its spring quality is simple hot spring water. The water, directly drawn from the source, shone golden. The admission fee is 490 yen, with an additional 700 yen for the high-temperature sauna. You're given a key to open the sauna room and must bring a bath towel before entering. Shampoo and conditioner are not provided. The cold bath was about 18 degrees, a comfortable temperature. The sauna has two levels, and the temperature is just right. You can really work up a sweat. There's almost no outdoor bathing space, so please sit on the edge of the bath. Being able to enjoy both the hot spring water and the sauna at this price point is a real bonus. The baths come in a variety of temperatures, from hot, boiling, normal, warm, and cold, making it a must-visit for hot spring lovers. It was a truly luxurious experience, whether you were sweltering in the high-temperature bath or dozing off in the cold. There's free parking, but it's not particularly spacious, so I recommend visiting outside of peak hours. It's great that there is a bathhouse within walking distance or by car from JR Hyogo Station; the bath was great.

This hot spring retains a traditional, relaxing atmosphere, and while the interior is clean, it also has a nostalgic, comforting feel. The baths are spacious and offer a range of water, from hot to lukewarm, so you can soak for a long time without getting tired. The open-air bath in particular has a sense of openness, and it was great to warm up slowly while feeling the breeze. After bathing, my skin felt moisturized, and the warm feeling lingered, which was also impressive. The rest area has a tatami-floored area, so I was able to relax comfortably after my bath. There are many local regulars, and the homey atmosphere makes it easy for tourists to visit.

Went a couple of times back in November, and I really liked it. They accept people with tattoos. From what I remember you could not control the temperature of the showers and they felt too hot for me. Bring your own toiletries or buy them at reception. They have lots of different pools with different water temperatures. The times I went it was also not so busy (before midday or late night we were like 3-4 women). It was very relaxing, I really enjoyed this baths.

Bath fee: 490 yen, Sauna: 210 yen It's somewhere between a regular public bath and a super public bath in terms of size. Around 15 male customers at 5 PM on a weekday. It's worth a visit, as you can enjoy the unique hot spring source and the black water. The hot spring water has an earthy smell. There's no jet bath, but there's a powerful waterfall shower. The sauna is not crowded. There are two resting chairs in the open-air area.

This natural hot spring facility is located in downtown Kobe and is similar to a public bath. At 450 yen for adults, it's reasonably priced, just like a public bath. It warms you from the inside out and leaves your skin smooth. Beer and other drinks are sold at the reception, and you can drink them in the rest area after your bath. It appears you can only access it by stairs, so be careful if you have bad legs or knees.