Jinsekikogen Hot Spring

The water is truly the best. The 10.2 pH is no lie; it really is a very thick bath. There are many hot springs in San'in and Okayama that are said to have skin-beautifying properties, but even their pH values are nowhere near 9.0 or 9.5, so they're no less impressive. Your body and skin will feel warm and smooth after a bath. There are both indoor and outdoor baths, and both are a little small, which may be a matter of personal preference, but the water is so good that it doesn't bother me. There is no sauna or open-air bath, but if you're just looking for a bath, this is the place to go. Some people say the prices are a bit high, but I'm very satisfied with this bath. The reception staff are generally very friendly and welcoming when you arrive and when you leave. On the contrary, I'm surprised they're not more popular. Thank you for finding this great bath.

It was my first time using the bath, and the water was excellent. The tub is small, so it feels cramped if more than six people are in it, but the water feels great. In addition to the indoor bath, there's an outdoor bath, so I walked down the hallway to another bath with a view of the garden, and a cold bath with hot spring water, though it wasn't an open-air bath. The changing room had lockers for 16 people, so it was large enough that maybe four or five people could get changed at a time. Even though it was Sunday afternoon, only two or three people were able to stay, so we were able to relax. People kept coming in and out, but it didn't feel too crowded. The parking lot is large, and I think it could accommodate 40 to 50 cars. The price was a little high at 900 yen, but I felt that it was understandable given the rising cost of fuel.

This hot spring facility, located in the site of an abandoned school, has milky white (light opal-like) water. It has a pH of 10.2! It's a radon spring and costs 900 yen for adults. The water is really nice! There's a rest room with tatami mats and tables. You can go in, rest, go in, rest. They don't serve meals (though they do sell cup ramen), but there's a roadside station a short distance away. The bathtubs are small, so I think you'd be able to relax more when there aren't many people. There are indoor and outdoor baths, and the outdoor bath has a hot spring source (cold but pleasant) large enough for one adult to soak in. Regulars apparently don't want everyone to know about it 🤣 I understand that feeling. It's hard to relax when there are more people.

It's certainly expensive, but the water is decent. It's worth 900 yen. More than anything, the service from the receptionist was fantastic. I rate it perfect. Amenities include conditioner-in-shampoo, body soap, and two hair dryers. It's certainly small, so families with children can't relax. There are two washing areas, one above and one below. When I went downstairs, I was very soothed by the sound of cicadas chirping outside the window. It was also helpful to be able to park my campervan comfortably. I like Route 182, so I hope Jinseki Highlands does well.

I found this while looking for a nearby hot spring for work. The water was cloudy and slippery, just as everyone had said. The men's bath has three washing areas, a small bathtub, and another detached bathhouse with a similar design called an outdoor bath. The capacity is small. There is plenty of parking. The bathing fee is a bit pricey at 900 yen.