Bessho Onsen

A long time ago, before the bypass was built, I used to pass by this place many times, but I avoided it because I thought it would be mostly locals. But this time I mustered up the courage to visit! It was a weekday before noon, so there was no one there and I was able to relax and enjoy a bath! The bath is simply designed and there is a shower, but there is no shampoo or soap, and no hair dryer or mirror in the changing room. Non-locals just pay 100 yen in the collection box! It's an incredible price! Considering the prices at other hot springs, I thought it would be worth charging double the price. The water was neither too hot nor too lukewarm, and was the perfect temperature for a long soak. It seemed to be well-maintained by locals, and although the building is old, it didn't feel dirty at all. It's so reasonably priced that I'll definitely stop by again.

It's about a 10-minute drive from Otaki Onsen. It's primarily a public bath for locals, but it's also open to visitors from outside the area. There's parking space for about three cars in front of the building. A contribution of 100 yen or more is required to enter. No shampoos are provided. I visited on a weekend afternoon, and there were other customers there. The bathroom had about four washing areas and a bathtub. Although it's a public bath, the building and facilities were clean. The bathtub can comfortably accommodate 3-4 adults. The water was clear and colorless, and felt to be around 41-42 degrees Celsius. It had a relatively strong, smooth texture, and a soft bathing sensation. I enjoyed a relaxing bath.

November 2, 2024, Afternoon Bath I arrived a little after 12:15 PM, and luckily there was no one there. The entrance fee is 100 yen, shoe lockers and changing baskets are free, but soap and other toiletries are not provided. It's a simple facility with only one bathtub and four shower faucets. I'm grateful to the local community association for allowing even outsiders to enter for just 100 yen. The water was colorless and transparent with no scent, and the temperature was around 40℃, perfect for a long soak. I warmed up well, and when I started to sweat, I would rest in the washing area and then return to the bathtub, repeating this process and enjoying a relaxing time.

Bathing costs over 100 yen. This is a public bath located in a residential area. The water is colorless, transparent, with a slight sulfur smell, and the perfect temperature. It was a gentle, thick hot spring. It was fun to bathe mingling with the locals. It was quite humid inside the building, so some stuff was quite noticeable. If that bothers you, you might want to avoid it.

It feels like a village hot spring. The water is colorless, transparent, tasteless, and odorless. So comfortable!! It's quite lukewarm, so you can stay in it for a long time. There's a shower too. Your skin feels super smooth after bathing. It's also very clean. It's amazing that you can use this for just 100 yen!