Spa Suminoe

318. Spa Suminoe, Osaka Super sento with natural hot spring water, 35 minutes from Osaka station for 750-850. Water is pumped from 700 meters underground — there was a sign, but it was in the onsen area. Operating hours listed as 10:00-02:00. They stamp the 41 Kansai Super Sento stamp rally 24/25. Has a restaurant, barber shop, massage, arcade games, chill zones, gift shop, massage chairs, and manga. Two bath sets that rotate M/F — Forest and Bamboo. I had the Bamboo set with bamboo in the rotenburo. Bath photos from the internet, partially match — the tint of the clear water in the noted baths was actually slightly brown, while in the photos the water looks just clear everywhere. 1. Outdoor area, no view. The baths are comfortably spaced apart, with some bamboo and trees around the baths and walkways — nice atmosphere. 1.1. Square bath in the center. Clear, slightly brown water. Temperature around 43. 1.2. Large bath by the wall. Clear, slightly brown water. Temperature around 38-39. 1.3. Three small square baths (barrel format), built into the large bath by the wall. 1.4. Carbonated bath with TV, but no bubbles on the body (apparently not working), temperature around 38. 1.5. Two reclining baths with water flow. 1.6. Sauna. 1.7. Steam bath. 2. Indoor area. Breathing is fine, no chlorine smell. 2.1. Double semi-circular bath. One part for reclining, the other regular. Clear, slightly brown water. Temperature around 41. 2.2. Ten different jet baths, including an electric bath. 2.3. Cold bath. Nice place onsen-wise, has M/F bath rotation, convenient city logistics, lots of jet baths. Worth considering for trips near Osaka.

A good super sento in Osaka. Regular water (although it says onsen), but very nice outdoor baths + the sauna is also excellent (one where a machine periodically adds water to the stones) and all for just 750 yen.