Futaba Hot spring
Simple public onsen including a stone open-air pool & cold & whirlpool baths, plus a sauna.
- monday
- 3–11:30 PM
- tuesday
- 3–11:30 PM Hours might differ
- wednesday
- Closed
- thursday
- 3–11:30 PM
- friday
- 3–11:30 PM
- saturday
- 3–11:30 PM
- sunday
- 3–11:30 PM
- Website
- https://www.futabaonsen.com/
- Phone
- +81 798-22-1067
There's one outdoor hot spring bath and two indoors, both fed directly from the source. The rest of the baths are regular hot, but there's also a jetted tub and an electric bath. It doesn't seem particularly spacious, but given the location, few people walk there—most arrive by car. However, the parking lot is quite small, so the baths aren't overcrowded and difficult to access. As for the benefits, I came here hoping for some relief, since I was suffering from pain in my groin, knees, and hips, and couldn't walk without a handrail. Of course, it's not like you'll feel better immediately after bathing, but (in my case) after coming every three days, I gradually began to feel better, and within two or three weeks, I was able to go up and down stairs without a handrail (though my legs were still a little shaky 💧). (I didn't need any other medical care, chiropractic, or medication.) When I was healthy, I would just think of hot springs as warming me up and improving my circulation, but when I actually went in while in pain, I was surprised to see the benefits. In my case, I tried to separate the baths (3 minutes bath, 3 minutes rest, 3 sets). I haven't been there for a while because I've had a bad back due to an unrelated issue, but once I've settled down I'd like to go again and see if I can make a full recovery. The only downside is that it's a little far from the station, so you have to be really good at walking to get there. 4 stars
First of all, some people have written in reviews that they have tattoos, but basically, all hot springs with attendants have long been tattoo-friendly. If that's not your thing, why not go somewhere else? Having tattoos doesn't necessarily translate to bad looks, and I think writing about it is slander. I have tattoos myself, and I've encountered plenty of arrogant people without tattoos, both here and elsewhere. To get back to my main point, I've only been there once. I agree with the cleanliness. The website says the water is green, but even if it was dirty, we wouldn't know. I wonder if they clean it properly, because everyone leaves the bamboo mattresses untouched when they leave, and walks around with wet feet. I think they should at least make a place where it's easier to blow. Another long-established hot spring in Nishinomiya closed down, so I tried this new one for the first time in two years. I was a little surprised to see someone washing their face in front of the waterfall in the open-air bath. I read that it was effective for bruises, back pain, and insomnia, but honestly, after I used it, I couldn't tell if it was effective. Well, it's only natural to try it for a day. I wonder if I'll buy it again. The hygiene aspect is still a concern. The website is also simple.
This is a natural hot spring bathhouse where you can enter for the price of a 450 yen public bath fee...♨️ There are 23 free parking spaces, but the space is quite narrow. The Yamate Main Road runs right in front of it, and it's difficult to enter unless you turn left into the eastbound lane...🚘 Inside, there is a neatly arranged waiting room, and when you enter the changing room, it's a typical public bathhouse style, and of course there are no shampoos or conditioners in the washing area. There are two natural hot spring baths, an indoor bath and an outdoor bath, and the outdoor bath is shallow enough to lie down in...🧖 The hot spring water is slightly brownish, with a mild, slightly salty taste, and it felt very nice.
Today I went to Futaba Onsen in search of my favorite nearby hot spring. I was excited because I didn't want to have another bad experience at a nearby hot spring. And it was a smash hit. The water is great, it's in this price range, and there's an open-air bath with water directly from the source. And although I didn't particularly interact with anyone there, I didn't seem to notice any ill-mannered people. I saw several parents and children, so it seemed like a friendly place for families to go too. They also had the classic bottled milk, fruit milk, and coffee milk to enjoy after a bath, which was perfect. While I regretted not having come here before, I was glad to have found out about such a great place.
About a 15-minute walk north from Hanshin Nishinomiya Station Along the Yamate Main Line Natural hot spring, Futaba Onsen Private parking available on-site, approximately 20 spaces available Slightly greenish water, hypotonic alkaline hot spring Promised to improve muscle and nerve pain, and promote beautiful skin Adult bath price: ¥490, ¥620 with sauna Enjoy the low price Japanese garden-style open-air bath Spacious and relaxing, a rare find for a public bath The sauna isn't large, but it's adequate As far as I know, there are no strange regulars There are about four hair dryers available, costing ¥20 for 3 minutes Opens at 3:00 PM, closed on Wednesdays
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