Niji no yu

320. Niji no yu, Osaka ★ A modern super sento with onsen water, about an hour from Osaka Station, for 880-930. Opening hours are listed as 10:00 to 24:00. They stamp the Kansai 41 Super Sento 24/25 stamp rally. There is a diner, massage chairs, massage, and a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. There are private baths, but the staff said it is better to book them two weeks in advance. The main feature of the place is the view of the rocky cliff from the public and private baths, as well as some of the windows in the complex. 1. Outdoor area. A view of the rocky cliff with waterfalls, with trees growing on top. I was there in the evening, and the cliff was lit up. But in the evening, with the lighting, the shape of the cliff, and the trendy atmosphere of the place, the scene felt somewhat artificial. The view itself is also rather narrow, with a roof above, a building on the right, and a fence on the left. In the evening on a holiday there were a lot of people, which also did not add to the atmosphere. 1.1. A two-part bath with a view of the rocky cliff and waterfall. The water is clear, temperature 40. One half of the bath is regular, the other half is a bubble bath. The view from the bath is broken up by two fences, so the bath does not feel infinite. 1.2. Five individual baths for one person, clear water with bubbles, temperature 40. 1.3. Five individual baths for one person, clear water, temperature 38. 2. Inside: 2.1. Bath with clear water, temperature 44. 2.2. Bath with clear water, temperature 40. 2.3. A set of jet baths. 2.4. Electric bath. 2.5. Sauna. 2.6. Cold bath. Based on the photos on Google Maps, the expectations were much higher, but overall it is an original and distinctive place. Because of its individuality, it is worth considering for a visit in Kansai. 02.01.2025