Osaka-ya Hiina no Yu

632. Osaka-ya Hiina no Yu, Kada, Wakayama Visited for day use at 1200 yen (includes a small towel). Day use is available from 11:00 to 14:30 (Mon-Sun) and from 15:00 to 19:00 (Mon-Fri). They stamp the 88 Onsen of Wakayama stamp book. They sell the 12 Onsen of Wakayama stamp book. 1. Outdoor bath on a balcony. Essentially no view because of the fence. Judging by old photos, the outdoor baths used to have a more open view, but then they fenced them up. Clear water, temperature 40. 2. Indoor bath. During my first visit there was a partial view through reinforced glass, and during my second visit they covered the glass with completely frosted film right in front of me. Clear water, temperature 41. Breathing inside is fine. A sad example of fencing up and systematically eliminating any good view from the bath. 02.11.2025 12.11.2025

A ryokan on the coast in Wakayama. The onsen has one indoor bath and a rotenburo. The water looks normal, with no distinctive features (didn't spot a characteristics sign). And there are no frills overall: a few washing stations and baths. No cold bath or sauna either. The baths rotate between men/women: the indoor baths are identical, but the rotenburo differ — one side has a single larger square bath, and the other has two smaller ones — one shaped like a small boat (noticeably hotter, fits about four people) and a barrel (cooler, for one or two). There's a great ocean view, but the rotenburo has a fence — you need to stand up. However, in the indoor bath you can raise the blinds and watch the sea from the tub. There's a kashikiri (private) bath and rooms with baths. Tattoos not allowed. The hotel itself is old but appears recently renovated — the wooden boards in the bathroom are fresh, half the equipment too (a new air conditioner contrasts with an old rumbling fridge and yellowed bathroom fixtures). The washitsu (Japanese-style) room looks stereotypically Japanese, beautiful. There was a massage chair right in the room (old one). A couple of fancy nice massage chairs are near the onsen entrance. They serve kaiseki (but our plan only had fish — meat had to be ordered separately) and don't overfeed — we managed to finish everything except the rice and even eat the leftovers from the kids (preschoolers get a separate set with things like karaage, while school-age kids get a reduced-portion adult set with sometimes odd items). There's a bus from the nearest train station and about five parking spots. There's also some newly opened spa zone (but it has separate hours for men/women). Highaeri is available, but I didn't check the details. Yukata for higaeri costs extra, and higaeri guests don't get access to the lounge with drinks. Conclusion: a good place if you want a Japanese ryokan with a view and food, and don't have particular requirements for the onsen.