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Okazaki-so

岡崎荘おかざきそう

No-frills self-catering toji-yado with kakenagashi sulfur baths in Naruko Onsen

Lodging

Day Use

Yes
08:00–18:00
¥660

Adults 660 yen (as of April 2025); yumeguri (湯めぐり) ticket: 3 coupons.

Bathing & Water

Natural onsen water

Uses natural hot spring water

Outdoor BathYes

Open-air outdoor bath

冬季(概ね12月〜3月)は使用不可

Indoor BathYes

Enclosed indoor bathing area

SaunaNo

Sauna room of any kind

Bathing Arrangements

Mixed BathingNo

Shared bathing area for all genders

Policies & Services

DiningNo

A restaurant or dining room open to visitors, not only meals for overnight guests

WashingYes

Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided

ParkingYes

On-site or nearby parking available

Water treatment

Pure source water· 源泉かけ流し (gensen kakenagashi)(partial disclosure)
from Article 18 disclosure
  • Added water
    No
  • Reheated
    Not disclosed
  • Recirculated
    No
  • Disinfected
    Not disclosed
  • Bath additives
    Not disclosed

下地獄5号泉・下地獄9号泉・下地獄16号泉 混合泉

Shimo-jigoku No. 5 / No. 9 / No. 16 Mixed Spring

Mixed source

黄
Sulfur
+ Chloride · Sulfate

Sodium Chloride-Sulfate spring

Hot source · 87°CSulfur-rich
Composition fingerprint1.4 g/kg dissolved · Hypotonic
Na⁺86
Cl⁻53
SO₄²⁻34
◀ CationsAnions ▶
Sodium Na⁺
salt's cation — pairs with chloride to make the water salty.
Chloride Cl⁻
table-salt anion — coats the skin and holds heat in.
Known good for
  • Skin conditionsatopic skin, eczema
  • Circulationtired legs
  • Aches & jointsstiff shoulders
  • Sensitive-skin cautionbroken or dry skin

A blend of three Shimo-jigoku wells in Naruko Onsen, classified as a sulfur-bearing sodium chloride/sulfate spring. The wellhead runs at a scalding 87 °C and is delivered fresh-flow (kakenagashi) to both indoor and open-air baths. Carrying enough H₂S to fall into the sulfur-bearing family, the water has the characteristic rotten-egg note alongside a salty, mineral-rich body.

Sampled at mixing tank·Analyzed Jun 17, 2020·公益財団法人 宮城県公害衛生検査センター·Cert no. 11923

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About

Okazaki-so is a self-catering toji-yado (湯治宿, a therapeutic-stay inn) in Naruko Onsen with no meal service and a shared kitchen. The baths are simple: an indoor bath and a small open-air bath, separated for men and women, fed by kakenagashi (源泉かけ流し, free-flowing spring water without recirculation). The water is clear with a faint sulfur smell. The outdoor bath closes in winter.

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Sergey M
1 year ago· edited

225. Okazaki-so, Naruko Onsen, Miyagi I went for a day trip using 3 stamps from the local tegata (listed as 08:00 to 18:00). An old-school place. There is even spiderwebs on the top baskets in the changing room. The indoor bath has clear water, and the temperature was 41-42. It was tolerable to breathe inside. The outdoor bath has no view, behind a fence. The water is clear, but there is some fine, sparse white lime. The temperature was 42. 06.11.2024

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Last updated October 12, 2026