縄文天然温泉 志楽の湯
(じょうもんてんねんおんせん こころざしらくのゆ)
Open-air outdoor bath
Dry heat sauna room
Uses natural hot spring water
Restaurant or dining open to visitors (not just hotel meal plans)
Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided
Towels available to rent or borrow
Ryugo
A wooden, creaky, worn, and dimly lit onsen complex. But that's not a minus — it's just its character, for those who aren't into neon lighting and smooth plastic surfaces. There are two baths: one indoors and one outdoors. Plus a barrel bath. I didn't check the temperature, but it was just right for me (meaning hot water fans might find it too mild). There's a sauna. And a small rest area with onigiri and tatami. If you want a proper dinner, there's a restaurant attached next door (I didn't go myself). There's parking, but I'm not confident it'll have free spots during peak hours. The lack of English pretty much anywhere was a concern, and the Japanese signs are written in a pretty distinctive font, so if your Japanese isn't great, there might be some discomfort. But overall it's a good place.