木浦名水館 唄げんかの湯

May 31, 2025, Lunchtime Bath I arrived just before 12:00, and there were no other guests. After changing into slippers and asking the receptionist whether I wanted to take a bath or a meal first, they said, "It takes time to prepare the meal, so you can order first and then go to the bath." Wow! This is even possible! Everyone at the facility is so kind. I ordered a dango soup set meal (900 yen) to be ready at 12:30, paid the 530 yen bath fee at the reception, and on my way to the bath, the receptionist said, "Since no one has used the bath yet, it will take about three minutes for the hot water to heat up." I was delighted to be the first to bathe, and headed to the changing room. There were seven lockers with locks, and the changing room was very clean. There was one bathtub with four shower faucets. Since I didn't want to wait for a shower, I filled a bucket with lukewarm water from the bathtub, poured plenty of water over myself, and then got in the bath. Huh? The water at my feet was extremely lukewarm, or maybe it was just water? I stirred it vigorously. I slowly soaked while stirring, and my own thermometer registered a lukewarm temperature of 38°C. This was not a hot spring, but rather a clear, soft, colorless, boiled water. I got out, turned the shower tap, looked at the view outside, and then came back, but there was no hot water! In fact, the shower pressure was just a trickle. There was rinse-in shampoo and body soap provided, so I gave up on the shower and sat next to the Beppu-style bathtub, taking advantage of being in the first bath and washing my body with the hot water from the tub. I got out of the bath and sat down at my seat at exactly 12:30, and my food was served immediately. The dango soup had plenty of dango and a little less vegetables, I think? It had a mild flavor with not too much miso flavor. Adding chili pepper made me even more hungry. The shiitake mushroom rice was like mixed rice with vinegared rice, and it also filled more than a bowl. There were plenty of dumplings and rice, so I was full to the brim. The bath was a bit disappointing, but the rice was good so I gave it four stars.

I stopped by on my way back from Nakadake Campground. [Impressions] This is a small bath in a rural area. It's not a hot spring because it uses boiled spring water, but the cypress bath had a lovely aroma. It's only an indoor bath, so you can't enjoy an open-air bath, but you can see the mountains and rivers from the window, and I imagine you can see the autumn leaves in the fall. There's a gymnasium-like facility across the river, and I wondered if anyone would be there, but it turns out it's the site of a closed school. It seems they serve food on the facility until 1:00 PM on weekends. Unfortunately, it happened to be closed, so I couldn't eat there, but there was quite a variety on the menu, so I'd like to try it next time. The staff were friendly and offered me iced tea after my bath. Also, since this was a coal mining village, when I asked about the mines, they explained it in detail like a guide. I drank the spring water on my way home. [Price] 530 yen Towels, bath towels, and razors were also available for sale. [Bath Area] Free lockers with keys available. Two sinks, hair dryer, cotton swabs, tissues, and a fan are provided. Four washbasins, but the water pressure is a little low, so we recommend avoiding simultaneous use. Rinse-in shampoo Body soap Soap (rare) The bath is made of cypress wood and has a lovely scent. It fits about four people. It feels like a slightly larger family bath. [Access] 7-minute drive from Nakadake Campground. The road is narrow, with some two-way traffic. The two-lane road to Nakadake Campground makes for easy driving, so it's not too difficult. [Rest Area] Table seating available. Apparently, it also serves as a community space for the local area. A wood-burning stove sits right in the middle, and it was very warm. It seems like a good place to enjoy a leisurely meal while watching TV. [Rating] It's not a hot spring, so I'm giving it 4 stars, but it's a very relaxing bath.

It is run by local people. A small restaurant and bath. It is not a hot spring, but the mineral spring is heated with firewood. In a way, this is more luxurious than a hot spring!! The restaurant has several set meals, mainly "dago soup" and "shiitake rice". The menu is up. By the way, Enoha means yamame trout. I was interested in the fried chicken set meal, but I ended up having the dago soup set meal and the shiitake rice set meal. The shiitake rice is a light sushi rice with plenty of shiitake mushrooms, and it is easy to eat. There are table seats and tatami rooms. You can relax and unwind in the middle of a mountain road drive while watching the beautiful river flow. The bath is not large, but it is kept clean, and body soap and rinse-in-shampoo are provided. The shelf in the dressing room can be locked, and there is even a hair dryer and a brush (disinfected). I was worried about the visibility from the hallway, but if I stand in front of the mirror, there is a frosted glass screen, so I guess it's okay. There is a stuffed chamois in the hallway. Apparently chamois appear in the mountains around here. I'd love to encounter one❗ I highly recommend this place so much I don't even want to tell anyone about it. Please feel free to chat with the locals too. It's a great place in many ways.

The colorful carp in the outdoor waterway caught my eye. The clear water was also beautiful, and my child and I spent some time gazing at it. This bath uses Renkoji Spring Water, one of the 100 famous springs in Toyo Province, and the indoor bath is lined with cypress. You can fill up on the water and take it home for free. The facility has a restaurant and rest area, so you can relax. This is a recommended place for camping in Ume. In addition, admission is free on the day of the "Ume Sumitsuke Festival," held every two years. Rinse-in shampoo and soap are also provided. Bath fee: 430 yen for adults, 210 yen for children (elementary school age and younger) Towels are sold for 300 yen each April to October: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM / November to March: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Adults: 420 yen, Children: 210 yen It doesn't seem like the child's age matters. The bath was small, about the size of a family bath. The outside was made of rock and the inside was made of wood. It seemed designed to prevent slipping. The drainage seemed poor. There were three of us, myself and my two children, but no one got in, so we were able to relax. When we opened the window, we could see the cherry blossoms in bloom. When we got out of the bath, it seemed like the next person was waiting. The staff gave us some cold tea. It was refreshing and delicious. I filled up some water on my way back and drank it, and it was incredibly tasty. This is a bath I'd like to visit again. The roads there and back narrow and widen, so you need to drive carefully and slowly.