Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa
崎の湯
(さきのゆ)
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Operating hours vary depending on the season; during the summer period, from 7:00 to 19:00.
Features
Bathing & Water
Open-air outdoor bath
Enclosed indoor bathing area
Dry heat sauna room
Cold water plunge bath, typically used after sauna
Uses natural hot spring water
Free-flowing water, not recirculated
Capabilities
Private bath available for day-use visitors or hotel guests to reserve
Shared bathing area for all genders
Policies & Services
Allows entry with visible tattoos
Restaurant or dining open to visitors (not just hotel meal plans)
Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided
Towels available to rent or borrow
Relaxation space for after bathing
On-site or nearby parking available
Views
SeaLocation
Reviews
621. Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa, Shirahama, Wakayama ★★★ Legendary onsen in Shirahama on the bay shore. 500 yen. Hours depend on the season, 07/08:00 to 17/18/19:00. Part of the Shirahama tegata (1 sticker). Staff is very insistent about putting your phone and valuables in a locker rather than taking them to the changing room. Bath photos from the internet - they match. Bath by the water. Great view of the bay, tower, shore, buildings. Clear water with occasional small white mineral deposits. 40 degrees. Strong smell. When actually sitting in the bath, due to the stone height and water level, the ocean view is a bit narrow. In summer there were lots of local insects running around the rocks. Far bath from the water, almost no view. Clear water with occasional small white mineral deposits. 42 degrees. Strong smell. Different depth levels inside the bath. Very cool iconic spot in Shirahama, a must-visit. In terms of direct comparison, it reminds me of Hokkawa Onsen. And to me the latter comes out stronger - the ocean is closer, the view from the bath is better, fewer people, calmer staff. 16.06.2025