Ushiosou
海潮荘うしおそう
A 1,300-year-old mountain spring with a natural-rock outdoor bath
Day Use
YesAdults 1,000 yen, children 500 yen. Day use may not be available during group bookings, so confirm in advance.
Bathing & Water
Uses natural hot spring water
Open-air outdoor bath
Enclosed indoor bathing area
Bathing Arrangements
A private bath you can reserve for yourself or your group
Shared bathing area for all genders
Policies & Services
A restaurant or dining room open to visitors, not only meals for overnight guests
On-site or nearby parking available
Views
Forest
River
MountainsPrograms
About
Ushiosou (海潮荘) has been receiving guests at this mountain spring for over 1,300 years, one of the oldest recorded hot springs in the Izumo region. It is a member of Nihon Hito wo Mamoru-kai (日本秘湯を守る会), the association that protects remote, lesser-known springs, and today is the only inn left from what was once a cluster of five. The water runs kakenagashi and leaves skin noticeably smooth. The outdoor bath is set among large natural rocks under an old-growth Shii tree, connected to an indoor bath, with a separate private bath available in the basement. Rooms are tatami, the dining room has an irori hearth, and the whole place has the quietly worn, wood-scented feel of a ryokan that has not tried to reinvent itself.
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Last updated October 7, 2026