Nakanoshima

658. Nakanoshima, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama (pt.4) ★★★ Onsen: 3. Private bath Misaki No Yu. 3.1. Outdoor bath. There's a fence, but tolerable. View of the bay, mountains, and buildings. Clear water, slight sulfurous smell. Temperature 42.5. 3.2. Indoor bath. Clear water, slight sulfurous smell. Temperature 42.5. Breathing inside is comfortable, and you can open the door to outside if needed. 06.11.2025 07.11.2025

658. Nakanoshima, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama (pt.3) ★★★ Onsen: 2. Main bath zone, available on the second day for men: 2.1. Outdoor baths. Amazing view of the bay and the opposite shore. 2.1.1. Stone bath on the lower level. Clear water, proper sulfurous onsen smell. Temperature 36. 2.1.2. Stone bath on the main level. Clear water, proper sulfurous onsen smell. Temperature 41.5-43, varies by location. 2.1.3. Cave bath on the main level, adjoining the open-air bath. Clear water, proper sulfurous onsen smell. Temperature 42-43, varies by location. 2.1.4. Stone bath on the upper level with three reclining spots. Small fence, doesn't significantly spoil the view. Clear water, proper sulfurous onsen smell. Temperature 41.5. 2.2. Indoor bath with clear water, temperature 41. Breathing inside is comfortable. Bath photo from the internet matches. 06.11.2025 07.11.2025

658. Nakanoshima, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama (pt.2) ★★★ Onsen: 1. Smaller bath zone, available on the first day for men: 1.1. Outdoor stone bath with an amazing view of the bay and the opposite shore. Clear blue-green water with white mineral deposits. Proper sulfurous onsen smell. Temperature 40-42, varies by location. 1.2. Indoor bath with clear water, temperature 41.5-42. Breathing inside is comfortable. 06.11.2025 07.11.2025

658. Nakanoshima, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama (pt.1) ★★★ A modern powerful ryokan on its own small island. Stayed overnight. No day use. Accessible only by ferry from the Katsuura port pier. You need to first visit the office just before the pier, located in a small building next to the Nachikatsuura Port Post Office. There they do the pre-registration and give you ferry tickets to the island and a return ticket for the next morning to spread out guest arrivals. The place is in excellent condition, high service level, lots of Japanese staff. The tatami room is very pleasant with a small balcony and water view. There's a separate walking/viewing area with an even more scenic surrounding view. Got food for one — at dinner they served kaiseki in a separate hall — it was delicious, and the meat was especially good. There's a gender swap in the morning plus two private onsen baths at 3300 yen each (I booked one). Top-tier place in terms of service, onsen, and atmosphere. Worth a dedicated trip for an overnight stay, and it combines perfectly with a day use visit to Hotel Urashima for a powerful onsen experience in the area. 06.11.2025 07.11.2025