Sun Spa Omura

There was a sign by the jet bath stating that users could only use it for 10 minutes, and I hadn't even used it long when a mean-looking woman rammed into me, shouting, "Time's up!!" and taking my spot. When I protested, she said, "I usually give it up after two or three uses!!" It's not like she'd been paying attention to how long or how many times I used it, so she just tried to force her own opinion on me. She even said nothing to the elderly person sitting next to me, who was using it for about the same amount of time as me. She was a terrible person who changes her attitude depending on the person. I'm sure she's jealous of young people. Should young people not be allowed to use the jet bath? You might not be able to tell by looking, but young people are tired from work too!! Apparently, there's a discount for seniors, which is probably why there are a lot of elderly regulars, but their level of social class is just too low. I think they should go back to the regular price.

I took a morning bath. 12/19 odd-numbered day women's bath Because of the season, the tub bath is yuzu. The morning sun was shining on the rock bath, so I looked for shade and enjoyed a pleasant soak. It is divided into two levels. There is a jet bath, medicinal bath, a small sauna with a low temperature, and a large sauna with a high temperature. There is a water station, and the sight of the waterwheel turning was also nice. The hair dryers in the changing rooms have been replaced, and the cleaning patrols were thorough. There were many regulars in the morning, and their manners were good. There are plenty of restaurants, from weekday specials to the most popular champon, to take-out bento boxes, and you can relax at the tables and in the tatami rooms. There are massage machines, but there is also a massage corner. There is also a manga corner and a souvenir corner.

Rather than describing it as a shopping mall, it's more of a complex centered around a hot spring and airport parking lot... It's conveniently located and has strong salt water, but the bathing fee recently went up, so I've been using it less and less. If you don't mind, I think it might be better to go a little further, like to Hiraya or Ureshino. I often use the car wash, and I suspect the price increase there is also making things difficult.

The open-air bath has a great sense of openness, and you can enjoy a meal after your bath, so overall it's not a bad facility. However, the main feature, the auto loyly sauna, is a problem. It's lukewarm. To put it in perspective, it's even hotter than the inside of a car left in a parking lot under the blazing sun. Since we didn't come here to cool off, I wish they'd at least turn up the heat a little more.

At Shioyu Onsen, you can rotate between the open-air bath and sauna. There are various water flow baths and other amenities. It might get quite crowded on weekends and holidays. The same goes for the parking lot. There is also a restaurant where you can eat decent food at reasonable prices.