Numadate Onsen Kaikan

I was staying at the hotel next door, and it was within walking distance in my yukata. The facility has the atmosphere of a traditional hot spring, and is a very relaxing place. There is no soap provided, so you need to bring your own. However, the hotel offers a loan service, which was helpful. The sauna is compact and can only fit about five people. It gets very crowded in the evening, so timing your entry and exit is important. The cold water is also for single use, so you have to be a little considerate. Similarly, you may have to wait a little for the washing area during busy times, but that is also part of the charm of a local hot spring. The water quality is excellent, and it warmed my body thoroughly, making it a great experience. I would like to visit again if I have the opportunity.

Since I was staying at the hotel next door, I was able to bathe once for free. There were quite a few washing areas. The bath was hot, with only one temperature and two massage tubs. There was also a sauna, but I didn't use it. There were lockers in the changing room and no coins were required. There were two hair dryers: one costing 10 yen per minute and one costing 30 yen and a half. I used the 10 yen per minute one. After you get out of the bath, you can rest in the lobby and watch TV. Coffee and milk cost 160 yen, which is a bit pricey.

"370 yen," "Spacious indoor bath," "Sauna," "Ample resting space," "80s city pop background music." The water quality doesn't resemble a hot spring, so it has the atmosphere of a local public bath. Most of the customers are familiar faces. The indoor bath is spacious and includes a sauna. It's conveniently open late. The resting space is excellent. Please bring all amenities. Free lockers with locks are available. There's a convenience store, fruit milk, and soft-serve ice cream. [Parking] Ample.

The water is quite hot, but it's warm enough for children to use. The sauna can accommodate up to five people, and the cold bath can accommodate up to one adult. We had to be considerate of each other when deciding when to leave the sauna. lol The water pressure in the showers was average. There was plenty of parking. The shop had a wide selection of items, including a variety of soft serve ice creams. There seemed to be a second floor, but it was closed off. It was a really nice hot spring.

Traditional Japanese bath house separated by gender, cost of entry is 480yen per adult and 240 yen for children in primary and secondary school. There are also vending machine for drinks and reception for souvenirs and massage services on offer. The mornings get very busy and you must bring your own shampoo and body wash or purchase them in a single use packet at the counter for 44yen a packet.