Epia Mikado Onsen
道の駅 ことなみエピアみかどみちのえきことなみえぴあみかど
Day Use
YesClosed on Tuesdays, except national holidays, when it stays open as usual. Last entry is 7:30pm; the building closes at 8:00pm.
¥650 for ages junior high through 69; ¥550 for 70 and up (ID required); ¥350 for ages 4 through elementary school. An 11-visit discount book costs ¥6,500 (adult), ¥5,500 (70+), or ¥3,500 (child), valid one year, and a stamp card adds a free 12th visit.
Bathing & Water
Uses natural hot spring water
Radon spring, pH 9.62; the historic 美霞洞温泉 / みかど温泉, endorsed 200+ years ago by Edo-era polymath Hiraga Gennai.
Open-air outdoor bath
Enclosed indoor bathing area
Sauna room of any kind
Cold water plunge bath, typically used after sauna
Bathing Arrangements
Shared bathing area for all genders
Policies & Services
Allows entry with visible tattoos
Tattoos, irezumi, and paint-on/sticker tattoos are all grounds for refusal of entry.
Welcomes children and families
Children aged 7+ or 120cm+ tall may not enter the opposite-gender bath with a parent (must use the same-gender bath); younger/smaller children may still accompany an opposite-gender parent.
Restaurant or dining open to visitors (not just hotel meal plans)
Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided
Towels available to rent or borrow
Relaxation space for after bathing
On-site or nearby parking available
Views
MountainsHighlights
Jet BathPrograms
About
Epia Mikado Onsen is a hot spring facility located at the roadside station nestled in the mountains. It is a historic onsen favored by locals, offering a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy the sound of the nearby river.
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Last updated July 22, 2026