Daikazoku no Yu

We've been here yesterday (January 12, 2023) and our experienced really disappoint us on going back in this onsen again. I understand that there are things that is not allowed while you're inside the onsen but, the staff should have said it in a nice and private way. We felt mistreated by the staff as if like we're not japanese so they treated us that way. The whole time we were there its like they're only seeing us. We paid for the stay and every move and every breath we take ata all eyes on us. We already concerned it to the managers, but I want this to be published here special mention to the staff inside the pool area you're not the owner of that place so be kind not only to your fellow japanese! But even on other race you should be respectful! We didn't go there for free we paid for it so let's treat each other nice and fair. This also goes to other japanese people going there. Special mention to the OLDER ONE you're not the boss in that onsen so please be considerate to those who went there to relax. ALL IN ALL We will not go back to this onsen because the staff have bad attitude, including the old Japanese people (NOT ALL there are few who's very territorial) Interference and you think they are the owner. My daughter was traumatized by yesterday's incident.

This is a super sento (public bathhouse) in Kume, or what used to be called a health spa. The nearest bus stop is in front of the Ironworks Center. Inside, there's a restaurant (a bit pricey), a variety of gachapon machines (including high-value ones), and a game corner on the second floor, so it's not an exaggeration to say you could spend the whole day there. The hot spring itself costs 870 yen for adults, and there is also a cheaper public bath option. When using the public bath, there are restrictions such as limited washing areas (no shampoo or body soap provided), no access to the open-air bath and medium open-air bath (the popular carbonated spring, lukewarm water, and milky bath), and no use of the sauna. After about 10 minutes in the carbonated spring, you'll feel your body gradually warming up. This and the lukewarm water are popular, so there seem to be a constant stream of people there. The shop sells souvenirs, as well as Shirobara milk, Hiruzen Jersey milk, and, for some reason, milk from Iwaizumi in Iwate Prefecture, to enjoy after your bath. Canned Lifeguard and Dr. Pepper are also available.

We visited during the day on a weekday. Since it was the day after a long weekend, the number of people was relatively low. While the building and facilities are a little dated, the variety of baths is quite enjoyable. Our main focus is the sauna, but the sauna room is spacious and can accommodate up to 25 people. There's also a TV and a 12-minute timer in the sauna, so it's quite relaxing. Upon exiting the sauna, there's a cold water bath right in front of you, and the water temperature feels about 8°C. While there aren't any beach chairs or anything like that, you can sit anywhere. We used the foot bath in the open-air area, so we always relaxed there after the sauna. There's also a cold water dispenser in the changing room. The facility also has a rest area and a small dining area, so you can stay all day, stopping for a meal. Body soap, shampoo, and treatments are provided. However, I personally found the body soap's lathering to be a bit lacking. Body towels, shavers, and other items are available from vending machines in the changing room.

There's a facility similar to Heavenly Hot Springs in Fukui that has facilities you can use for a fee, but apparently the rules require you to wear a band to distinguish between people, but many people don't... Even when there are a lot of people in the sauna, some people take two seats as a matter of course, and many people talk loudly in the sauna and bath, which makes you wonder if it's okay to do whatever they want. I wonder if hot springs in Okayama are like this? There are a certain number of similar people in Ishikawa and Ehime, but the numbers seem different. I think the level of relaxation you get for the price is different for each person, but if you like a relaxing hot spring...

Even though in summer, it is Good place to bring kids together. Good size of pool for 5 years and 10 years old of kids. and more than 10 kids of hot spring and baths. Outer door area is Really relax. After hot spring, we can have a meal and drink here. Personal recommend “Châteraisé”, which just next to the place, I like their ice cream and dessert.