Sannō Onsen Kita

I came here on a Wednesday afternoon. It's one of the best onsens in Nagoya. It's good for several reason: first, it's conveniently situated at Sanno Kintetsu station ( 近鉄山王駅), just a three-minute walk to take you there. You could enjoy 岩盤浴 (がんばんよく) on top of 温泉 (おんせん) plus you got gaming machines (e.g. slot machines), hair cutting, Thai massage, facial treatment, ... the list of additional services could go on and on and on. That said, if compared with Canal Resort, it would still lose. But I do think it had an edge over Nagashima Onsen ( 長島温泉) in that it was much more accessible. There should have been one caveat: remember to bring along everything you'd need, coz there was few, if at all, free stuffs here. You would have to buy towel from vending machine if you forgot to bring your own. You'd get free shampoo and body free for free, though.

We came here twice during our stay in Nagoya. Pretty nice sento with light sauna (36-55°) where you lay on the rocks and obviously with hot springs. Sauna (named stone-bath) and relax area are mixed so you both male and female can enter together (clothes will be given at the reception). Sauna costs 600¥ / person. Hot spring male and female areas are separated. It costs 600¥ / person Towels for rent 300¥ / person No time limt and you can enjoy lunch or dinner in their restaurant Worth a visit if you spend some days in this area

If you are looking for a place to chill and relax. This is it. Only 1 time entry free is required for onsen (800 yen). You can stay as long as you like. There are multiple onsen areas with different level of water temperature. They also have jet onsen as well as outdoor and indoor. Both is available. You can also use the lounge to take a short nap. Food in the restaurant is pretty good too. Massage chair is also available but you have to pay. Free parking for 6 hours if you use onsen.

Reasonable price (800¥) to use the onsen. Do bring your own towel and pyjamas, they do not provide. Lockers are free to use even though you have to deposit 100¥ initially. It will be refunded once you open. Shoe lockers no charge as well. Clean facility. Indoor and outdoor onsen. There is even a round tub for a single person in the outdoor area. The dining area is big and cosy.

Been a few time to this Onsen, and it’s one of the best I’ve found around Nagoya. It’s cheap (700) and has loads of facilities the smaller Onsen don’t. The restaurant is good too. There are also massage options, smoking area, relaxation pods etc I recommend this place!