Kotobuki Onsen

A hot spring inherited since the Meiji era, known as the 'child treasure bath.' Located close to the downtown area, it is marked by the tropical plant 'bashō' (similar to a banana tree). Records show renovations were done in 1899 (Meiji 32), but it became 'Kotobuki Onsen' in the Taisho era. Until then, it was said to be effective for women's diseases and had only a women's bath. Even now, the women's bath is overwhelmingly larger, with a bathtub twice the size and a changing room about three times the area of the men's bath. Unusually for a public bath, there is a lobby-like space inside the building, filled with retro items such as an old mirror and a scale. Bath tickets are purchased from a capsule machine for 500 yen for two tickets. It can be more economical to buy tickets when using with multiple people. The bathtub is located about three steps down from the changing room, with a high ceiling and excellent openness. The beautiful mint green walls and retro arched windows delight visitors, making for an enjoyable bathing experience. Fans come from afar, saying 'after bathing, you sleep soundly and do not catch a chill.' It is open until late at night.