Kawauchi

I went for a morning bath on Sunday. There was a sign saying that the "Royal" service was available without any extra charge, but I didn't understand what it was or why it was so special. I rinsed off with the hot water right after entering, chose a sunny spot, washed myself in the washing area, and went to one of the several jet baths. Next, I relaxed in the low-frequency bath. Many people went to the sauna, but I went to the cold plunge pool. It was nicely cool. The open-air bath area, which is under repair, was open, so I sunbathed until I started to sweat gently. Then, back to the cold plunge pool. So relaxing!! I spent about an hour there. There were quite a few people there, probably because it was the weekend, and people were coming and going, but I was able to relax. I recommend it. I wasn't sure about the large parking lot, but it looked like there was space for about 30 cars.

I stopped by to freshen up before departing Shikoku by ferry. The parking lot is quite spacious for a public bath. It has a traditional feel, but the changing room and bathroom are quite spacious, making it a very relaxing experience. (^-^) Personally, the best thing about it is the open-air bath! Well, it's a simple open-air bath, just a large tub with blue tiles, but it's still meaningful to enjoy the night breeze while bathing. lol After I got out of the bath and was relaxing in the lobby, I noticed a cat wandering around, which made me feel warm and fuzzy. (●´ω｀●) Apparently, it's the place's mascot cat. It's a typical local public bath, but it has some unique features here and there, making it one of my favorites. If I have the chance to visit Tokushima again, I'd like to stop by here again.

It feels like an old-fashioned public bath. The building itself is quite dilapidated, and the large public bath is by no means hygienic. There was some sediment floating in the tub, so I couldn't stay in the bath for long. It's close to Komatsu Beach, so it might be convenient to use on your way back from swimming, but I don't think there's any reason to go out of your way to stay here. The staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Visited on April 30, 2022 Admission is 400 yen for adults. There are two indoor baths, two open-air baths, and a sauna. I went for a morning bath a little after 8:00 AM, and there were about 6-8 locals (older folks) there. The water quality wasn't particularly noteworthy, but enjoying a morning bath while gazing at the blue sky was amazing. Please note that shampoo and body soap are not provided.

The Showa era! 450 yen includes an electric bath and jet bath. 600 yen includes a towel, sauna, and salty sauna. The parking lot was almost full. There's a larger public bath nearby, but this one seems to be popular with hardcore bathers. There's a cat at the reception desk. It seems to be a local favorite.