Ebine Hot Spring

The journey takes you along mountain roads with almost no traffic, but when you arrive at Ebine Onsen, there are always lots of cars parked there. Many people come to draw water, so the bath is surprisingly always empty. By the way, I also draw water here every time. 10L = 110 yen. As you head to the entrance, you'll be greeted by the onsen's mascot, Tanuki-san. The flowers are always beautiful, and hydrangea season is spectacular. The hot spring is simply designed with only an indoor bath, but the entire facility is glass, giving it a sense of openness. Although the water is heated, it is a free-flowing hot spring with a faint sulfur smell. The hot spring water also flows from the source, but this one has a stronger sulfur smell and is the best. After your bath, we recommend coffee or udon noodles brewed with the hot spring water. The hot spring water has a very mellow taste and is delicious. Spring Quality: Simple sulfur spring (low-temperature, alkaline hot spring) Price: 650 yen for adults Hours: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM (last admission 5:00 PM)

I stopped by on my way back from playing in the river nearby. Although the hot spring water is heated, it is 100% natural hot spring water, so not only the indoor bath but even the showers and the sinks in the changing rooms have a sulfurous smell. The water is slightly slimy, and my skin felt moisturized after a soak. The bath is completely made of glass, so you can soak while looking out at the Hioki River. It was the first day of the long weekend, but there were few customers and I was able to relax. It seemed to be bustling with people who had come to buy the hot spring water, which was on sale for 11 yen per liter. The rice crackers sold at the hot spring were also my favorite, with a slight sweetness, so I bought some to take home as a souvenir☺︎

Visited in April 2025. Due to its location, this hot spring feels like it's in a secluded area. Although the hot spring facility only has one indoor bath, the water was incredibly smooth and of the highest quality, and I was impressed. The water pouring from the faucet in the washing area is also hot spring water, and has a strong sulfur smell. The fact that it's a place that's difficult to visit makes it all the more enjoyable to be able to bathe there. There's also a hot spring pumping station on site.

It's definitely worth a visit! This authentic hot spring is frequented by locals who come to collect the hot spring water. The water flows directly from the source, with a strong sulfur smell. Your skin will feel slippery when you soak. There is only an indoor bath and no open-air bath, but hot spring water also comes out of the faucets and showers. There are four washing areas, and shampoo and body soap are provided. I visited when it was quiet, so I was able to relax. The price was 650 yen for adults.

The staff are friendly. The water is hot. There are some suspicious areas, I'm not sure if they're rest areas or something. The toilets are Japanese-style and Western-style (for both men and women), and the showers are hot spring water, so they have a hot spring-like smell, like eggs. (Even from the shower, if you look down) The view is nice. There's no open-air bath. If you like it, go, but I personally wouldn't go again.