下関つくの温泉

Bathing fee: ¥1,000 (tax included). Towels not included. The facilities are generally dated. The lockers with locks are not properly installed, and the upper and lower doors often scrape against each other in some places. The bath itself is simple. In addition to the washing area, there is an indoor bath and an open-air bath. Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and makeup remover are available in the bathroom. Combs, razors, and cotton swabs are available in the sink area. The view is truly spectacular. If you arrive at sunset, you'll definitely be sighing. If you want to soak while admiring the view, try to arrive before sunset.

I visited on a weekday evening. It was booked exclusively for overnight guests, but the hot springs are available for day trips. After paying the entrance fee and towel fee, I headed in! Since it's a hotel's large public bath, there's no sauna, and it doesn't have the typical hot spring♨️ feel, but the open-air view is spectacular! ‼️ We enjoyed the open-air bath, which was practically private. 😁 The spectacular view of the Sea of Japan and the sunset, the sound of the waves, the breeze—forget the fatigue of everyday life and simply experience nature. It was the ultimate refreshing experience!

There is one indoor bath and one outdoor bath. Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are provided. It's nice that makeup remover is available in both the washing area and the bathroom. You can't see the bridge from the bath, but there is a great ocean view! Day use bathing is 1,000 yen per person. Towels are available for sale, bath towels are 400 yen, face towels are 100 yen. They are pure white towels. Cheap!

If you think of it as just a day-trip hot spring facility, it's not that elaborate, but the view from the open-air bath is one of the best. As you'd expect from a full-fledged resort hotel, it's located in a great spot, and all you can see is the sea, the islands, and the sky. The best time to go is in the evening, when the sun sets over the sea. It's the best.

I used the hot spring for a day trip. Perhaps it was because I went at a good time, but I had the open-air bath almost to myself, and the magnificent view of the sky and sea from there was so amazing it really lifted my spirits. I was able to experience the benefits of an open-air bath, so I personally recommend this hot spring.