かなや明恵峡温泉
(かなやあきえかいおんせん)
Uses natural hot spring water
640. Kanaya Myoekyo Hot Spring, Aridagawa, Wakayama ★ Onsen for 700 yen. Operating hours from 11:00 to 21:00. They stamp the 88 Onsen of Wakayama stamp book. Cool mostly-round building with a facade of old wood. Inside it's spacious and cozy, with a shop selling wooden crafts. Bath photos and data table from the internet match partially — there aren't many photos of the bath that look like what I remember. Outdoor stone bath with an adjoining reclining area. Pleasant view of trees, bamboo, and a forested mountain — natural atmosphere. Clear water, temperature 40. Indoor bath with clear water, temperature 41. Breathing inside is fine. A pleasant place. Worth keeping in mind if you're passing nearby. 03.11.2025