Fukui · Hanahasu Onsen, Minami-Echizen
Hanahasu Onsen Somayama
花はす温泉 そまやま
A town-run hot-spring inn next to Hanahasu Park in Minami-Echizen, Fukui, where more than 130 varieties of lotus bloom. The alkaline simple water from about 1,000 m down clings softly to the skin; there is a roomy indoor bath, a garden-style open-air bath, the signature 'lotus bath' floated with lotus leaves and flowers, plus bubble bath, lie-down bath and sauna. Day bathing is a modest ¥650 for adults and ¥350 for children, and the long 08:00–22:00 hours (last entry 21:00) are a bonus. Closed Tuesdays (open on holidays, during the July lotus festival and at New Year). The restaurant serves set meals with sashimi boats and 'lotus udon', and overnight stays are possible. About 5 minutes by car from Imajō IC on the Hokuriku Expressway or 10 minutes by taxi from JR Imajō Station — an easy stop between the Echizen coast and Tsuruga. Lotus season runs from late June to early August.
- Price (adult)
- ¥650
- Hours
- 08:00–22:00
- Closed
- Tue (open if a holiday)
- Access
- About 5 min by car from Imajō IC (Hokuriku Expressway); about 10 min by taxi from Imajō Station (Hapi-Line Fukui)
- Water type
- Alkaline simple
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0778-47-3368
- Official site
- www.hanahasu.jp ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
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Why go
- Beside a park of 130 lotus varieties; 'lotus bath'
- Open 8 am–10 pm; ¥650
- 5 min from Imajō IC
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Ryokan day-use hours are limited and may be suspended in peak season — phone the same morning.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
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Sauna & wellness
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✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 公式サイト 2026-07（大人650円・子ども350円）／ふくいドットコム（8–22時 受付21:00・火曜休 祝日は営業）
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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