Japan · Fukui · Tsuruga · Commercial · onsen

Rela Port

Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture 914-0028, Japan
35.6441° N · 136.0970° E
Rela Port
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Description

Expansive, contemporary onsen facility with indoor & outdoor baths, plus a sauna & dining space.

Amenities
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomSaunaFree-flowing onsenOnsen water directly flows from the sourceLie-down bathNatural onsenOpen-air bathRest areaRestaurantBedrock bathDay-use private bath
What visitors say top 5 of 10 reviews
のののーりー3 months ago
★★★☆☆

I went on February 4, 2026. Prices vary by weekday, holiday, and age. For adults up to 65, it's 750 yen on weekdays and 850 yen on holidays. Payment is cash only when using the ticket machine, but PayPay is accepted at the counter. The fee for those 65 and older is 650 yen regardless of the day of the week. It's about a 5-minute drive from National Route 8, up a hill. It's a particularly large building that's visible from all over town, so it's hard to get lost. This area gets a lot of snow, so please be careful when driving. While there wasn't any snowfall that day, the snow had piled up on the side road, making it difficult to see around curves. In addition to the hot springs, there's also a fitness center and mini golf, so it really feels like a multi-purpose leisure facility. You leave your shoes in a locker in the shoe cabinet, pay at the front desk, and then receive a locker key for the changing room. You don't need to bring any coins for the locker. The bath area is on the top floor (3rd floor) and is accessed by a spiral staircase or elevator. Perhaps because the facility is large, the information was a bit confusing. There was a restaurant and deck on the 2nd floor. The hot spring is a clear, colorless alkaline simple spring, and there are two indoor baths (high and medium temperature), an open-air bath, a sauna, and a cold bath. I went around 4pm and there were quite a few guests, but each bath was spacious and there were plenty of washing areas so I was able to use them with ease. My impression was that it didn't have any particular atmosphere, and there were so many people that I couldn't relax. It's not the kind of hot spring I like.

かなから3 months ago
★★★☆☆

I was told that I needed a towel to bathe. I didn't really understand, but it seems that's the rule. I was also very curious about the fact that several lockers were unlocked with a master key. The bath area was clean, and you could enjoy both the indoor and outdoor baths. The water was slightly thick on the skin, and I felt my body warm up from the moment I stepped in. The outdoor bath had a sense of openness, and it was great to soak in it at night while gazing at the starry sky. The washing area was also well-maintained, and there were a variety of easy-to-use shampoos and body soaps available. The sauna was also hot enough, and the temperature difference with the cold bath was pleasant. There was also a "Totono" (relaxation) space, perfect for relaxation. Another nice touch was being able to enjoy local milk and ice cream in the lounge after my bath.

上野芝忠2 months ago
★★★☆☆

I wasn't sure about the price, but it seems to vary depending on whether you're a local or non-resident, and also whether it's a weekday or a holiday. You pay at the ticket machine and then receive a bath locker key at the front desk in exchange for your shoe locker key. Amenities such as body soap, shampoo, and conditioner were provided, and there were also several hair dryers. The bath was nice and spacious, with an open-air bath.

Nevin Thompson9 years ago
★★★★★

The bath is milky, although it can get a little crowded. More expensive than 365, and the outdoor bath is closed at the moment. There is a pool here too that is pretty popular.

George Jia9 months ago
★★★★☆

Pretty reasonable onsen. Nice view, not too crowded. Food is definitely over priced by Japanese standards, and slow services. The pool is very nice for kids.

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