Hotel Hirose

This hotel sits right on Wakasa Bay in Mihama, Fukui, with the wetlands of the Mikata Five Lakes behind it and green mountains close by. It has two large indoor baths, one for men and one for women, both looking straight out over the water and filled with the local onsen water, which feels smooth and mild on the skin. Rooms include Japanese-style options suited to families with small children, and the in-house dining hall serves the evening and morning meals. Day visits are possible only through a pre-booked group plan that pairs a meal with a soak, arranged by phone rather than a walk-in rate.